Cimetidine Injection and Seroquel XR
Determining the interaction of Cimetidine Injection and Seroquel XR and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Cimetidine has been reported to decrease the clearance of quetiapine by 20%. The mechanism of the interaction is unknown. No dosage adjustment appears necessary, however, clinical monitoring for altered quetiapine effect is recommended if cimetidine is started or stopped in a patient stabilized on quetiapine. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience symptoms of possible toxicity, including excessive drowsiness or sedation, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, syncope, or extrapyramidal symptoms (uncontrolled movements of the tongue, mouth, or extremities).
- "Product Information. Seroquel (quetiapine)." Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.
Generic Name: cimetidine
Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet
Synonyms: Cimetidine
Generic Name: quetiapine
Brand name: Seroquel, Seroquel XR
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Cimetidine Injection-Serostim
- Cimetidine Injection-Sertraline
- Cimetidine Injection-Sertraline Hydrochloride
- Cimetidine Injection-Sertraline Oral Concentrate
- Cimetidine Injection-Sertraline Oral Liquid
- Cimetidine Injection-Sertraline Oral Solution
- Seroquel XR-Cimetidine Oral Solution
- Seroquel XR-Cimetidine Sodium Chloride
- Seroquel XR-Cimetidine Tablets
- Seroquel XR-Cimzia
- Seroquel XR-Cimzia (Certolizumab Prefilled Syringes)
- Seroquel XR-Cimzia (Certolizumab Vials)