Quetiapine

Definition

Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the trade name Seroquel.

Purpose

Quetiapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Description

Quetiapine is thought to modify the actions of several chemicals in the brain. It is chemically related to another atypical antipsychotic agent, clozapine, but differs both chemically and...

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