Quetiapin
Quetiapine is an active ingredient which belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. A well-known drug containing the active ingredient is known as Seroquel® and there are also some generic drugs. Drugs with the active ingredient Quetiapine are used to treat psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, manic and depressive episodes and bipolar disorders.
The substance blocks both serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain. Blocking these receptors leads to an increased release of dopamine as well as to the blocking of a specific receptor for dopamine. This mechanism can successfully treat diseases such as schizophrenia as well as depression and anxiety.
Extrapyrimidal disorders, i.e. disorders in the movement of individual muscles, occur very rarely when taking Quetiapine. In contrast, side effects such as weight gain, especially at the beginning of the therapy, pronounced fatigue, constipation and an increased heart rate are often noticed.
