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- Title
Off-label use of quetiapine.
- Authors
Mendes, Aysha
- Abstract
The article discusses the off-label applications of quetiapine, which is a second-generation antipsychotic that is intended to treat people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and major depressive disorders. Among the off-label uses are as treatment of sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety. Also cited are the study on the dispensed prescriptions and diagnoses of people using the drug in Alberta, and the use of the drug in treating neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.
- Subjects
DRUG therapy for schizophrenia; MENTAL illness drug therapy; ANTIDEPRESSANTS; QUETIAPINE; HEALTH insurance reimbursement; QUALITY of life; DRUGS; PATIENT compliance; ANTIPSYCHOTIC agents; BIPOLAR disorder; PATIENT safety
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2023, Vol 28, Issue 10, p476
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.10.476