Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quetiapine
noun
kwet-ee-AP-een
Definition
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat a variety of mental health disorders.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed quetiapine to help manage her schizophrenia symptoms.
- Quetiapine can be used as part of a treatment plan for bipolar disorder.
- After starting quetiapine, he noticed a significant improvement in his mood stability.
Meaning
It helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression by affecting certain chemicals in the brain.
Synonyms
- Seroquel
- Quetiapine fumarate
