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QUEtiapine

QUEtiapine
Brand names: Quetiapine Fumarate, QUEtiapine Fumarate ER
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 50 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 300 mg                     Non Formulary
TABLET, ORAL 25 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments)

Quetiapine XR Formulations (as of 8/23)

Medication Ordered 

Brand Name 

Dosage form 

Dose and Frequency 

Formulary Medication 

Dosage Form 

Dose and Frequency 

Quetiapine IR 

Seroquel 

Tablets 

FORMULARY AGENT 

Quetiapine XR  

Seroquel XR 

Tablets 

50 mg daily  

Quetiapine IR 

Tablets  

25 mg BID  

Quetiapine XR  

Seroquel XR 

Tablets 

150 mg daily  

Quetiapine IR 

Tablets  

75 mg BID  

Quetiapine XR  

Seroquel XR 

Tablets   

200 mg daily  

Quetiapine IR 

Tablets  

100 mg BID  

Quetiapine XR  

Seroquel XR 

Tablets   

300 mg daily  

Quetiapine IR 

Tablets  

150 mg BID  

Quetiapine XR  

Seroquel XR 

Tablets   

400 mg daily  

Quetiapine IR 

Tablets  

200 mg BID  

Note: Divide the total daily dose into twice daily dosing of regular release quetiapine for other doses as well.


  • If an at increased risk for sedation and/or postural hypotension, may suggest to the physician to split the dose with a low dose in the AM and the higher dose in the evening
    • i.e. Patient on quetiapine XL 200mg à quetiapine 50mg AM, 150mg PM

  • Those at possible risk include:

    • Elderly

    • Concurrent CNS depressants

Drug Name Common Side Effects
quetiapine
  • drowsiness, dizziness
  • agitation
  • dry mouth (xerostomia)

Last updated: Nov. 28, 2023


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