Quetiapine (Pediatric)
An atypical antipsychotic. In children, it is often used for mood stabilization but requires monitoring for weight gain and high cholesterol.
Dosage by Body Weight
Bipolar mania (ages 10-17): Start 50 mg/day, titrated up to 400-600 mg/day in divided doses.
- Body Weight
- Adolescents
- Dose
- 50 mg (Initial)
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- May cause significant sleepiness; often taken mostly at night.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescents | 50 mg (Initial) | Twice daily | May cause significant sleepiness; often taken mostly at night. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adolescents.
Generic Name
Quetiapine FumarateBranded Drug Names
Quetiapine (Pediatric) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.
Alternatives
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFEQuetiapine (Pediatric): Alcohol can worsen drowsiness, mood changes, impaired judgment, or heart rhythm effects. Avoid alcohol unless your prescriber confirms it is safe.
Pregnancy
CAUTIONQuetiapine (Pediatric): Use in pregnancy only when prescribed after weighing mental health benefits and medicine-specific risks.
Breast Feeding
CAUTIONQuetiapine (Pediatric): May pass into breast milk. Use while breastfeeding only with specialist guidance and infant monitoring.
Driving
CAUTIONQuetiapine (Pediatric): May cause sleepiness, dizziness, slowed reaction time, or concentration changes. Avoid driving if affected.
Liver
CAUTIONQuetiapine (Pediatric): Use caution in liver disease because several psychiatric or sedating medicines are processed by the liver.
Kidney
CAUTIONQuetiapine (Pediatric): Kidney disease may require monitoring or dose adjustment for some medicines in this group.