259 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 18mm — Quetiapine

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Imprint	259
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	18
Strength	QUETIAPINE FUMARATE 300 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Ascend Laboratories, LLC
NDC	67877-247
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	QUETIAPINE FUMARATE[QUETIAPINE]

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The imprint "259" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Quetiapine

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA: "Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death." Quetiapine is not approved for this population. SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS: Increased risk documented in children, adolescents, and young adults; close monitoring required. | - Cerebrovascular accidents and stroke risk in elderly dementia patients - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - potentially fatal - Metabolic changes: hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, weight gain - Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements) - Orthostatic hypotension and syncope - Seizures in susceptible patients - QT prolongation in overdose scenarios

Quetiapine is "indicated for the treatment of: Schizophrenia... Bipolar I disorder manic episodes... Bipolar disorder, depressive episodes." Used for acute and maintenance treatment across these psychiatric conditions in adults and pediatric patients (ages 10+).

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259 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 18mm — Quetiapine

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