Introduction

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

QuetiapinaMABO 50 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG

Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms, as it may harm them.
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

1. What is Quetiapina MABO prolonged-release tablets and what is it used for

Quetiapina MABO contains a substance called quetiapine. It belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. Quetiapina MABO can be used to treat several diseases, such as:

Bipolar depression and major depressive episodes in major depressive disorder: for which you feel sad. You may find that you feel depressed, guilty, lack energy, lose your appetite orcannot sleep.
Mania: for which you may feel very excited, euphoric, agitated, enthusiastic or hyperactive or present poor judgment which includes being aggressive or violent.
Schizophrenia: for which you may hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true or feel abnormally suspicious, anxious, confused, guilty, tense or depressed.

When usingQuetiapina MABO prolonged-release tabletsto treat major depressive episodes in major depressive disorder, this will be taken in addition to another medicine that is being used to treat this disease.

Your doctor may continue prescribing youQuetiapina MABOeven when you are feeling better.

2. What you need to know before starting to take Quetiapina MABO prolonged-release tablets

Do not take Quetiapina MABO

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredient or to any of the other components of Quetiapina MABO (listed in section 6).
- If you are taking any of the following medications:
- some HIV medications,
- azole-type medications (for fungal infections),
- erythromycin or clarithromycin (for infections),
- nefazodone (for depression).

Do not take Quetiapina MABOif the above applies to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Quetiapina MABO.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Quetiapina MABO, if:

You, or a family member, have or have had any heart problems, for example, heart rhythm problems, heart muscle weakness, or heart inflammationor if you are taking any medication that may affect your heart rate.
You have low blood pressure.
You have had a stroke, especially if you are elderly.
You have liver problems.
You have had a seizure (convulsion).
You have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. Your doctor may monitor your blood sugar levels while you are taking quetiapine.
You know that you have had low white blood cell counts (which may or may not have been caused by other medications).
You are an elderly person with dementia (loss of brain function). If so, do not take quetiapine because the group of medications to which quetiapine belongs may increase the risk of stroke or, in some cases, death in these people.
You or a family member has a history of blood clots, as medications like these have been associated with blood clot formation.
You are taking antidepressants. The use of these medications with quetiapine may cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition (see "Other medications and quetiapine").

Inform your doctor immediately if after taking Quetiapina MABO you experience any of the following:

A combination of fever, intense muscle stiffness, sweating, or a decrease in consciousness (a condition known as "neuroleptic malignant syndrome"). You may need immediate medical treatment.

rapid or irregular heartbeats, even when at rest, palpitations, respiratory problems, chest pain, or unexplained fatigue. Your doctor will examine your heart and, if necessary, refer you to a cardiologist immediately.
uncontrolled movements, mainly of your face or tongue.
dizziness or feeling very drowsy. This may increase the risk of accidental injuries (falls) in elderly patients.
seizures (convulsions).
a prolonged and painful erection (priapism).

These conditions may be caused by this type of medication.

Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you have:

fever, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, or any other infection, as it could be a consequence of very low white blood cell counts and require discontinuation of quetiapine treatment and/or additional treatment.
constipation with persistent abdominal pain, or constipation that has not responded to treatment, as it may lead to a more severe intestinal blockage.

Thoughts of suicide and worsening of depression

If you are depressed, you may sometimes think about harming yourself or committing suicide. This may increase when you first start treatment, as all these medications take time to work, usually around two weeks but sometimes longer. These thoughts may also increase if you stop taking your medication abruptly. You may be more likely to think this way if you are a young adult. Information from clinical trials has shown an increased risk of thoughts of suicide and/or suicidal behavior in young adults under 25 with depression.

If you ever think about harming yourself or committing suicide, contact your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. It may help to tell a close family member or friend that you are depressed, and ask them to read this leaflet. You may ask them to tell you if they think your depression is getting worse, or if they are concerned about changes in your behavior.

Weight gain

Weight gain has been observed in patients taking quetiapine. You and your doctor should monitor your weight regularly.

Children and adolescents

Quetiapine MABO should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Other medications and Quetiapina MABO

Inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication.

Do not take Quetiapina MABO if you are using any of the following medications:

some HIV medications.
azole-type medications (for fungal infections).
erythromycin or clarithromycin (for infections).
nefazodone (for depression).

Inform your doctor if you areusing any of the following medications:

medications for epilepsy (such as phenytoin or carbamazepine).
blood pressure medications.
barbiturates (for difficulty sleeping).
thioridazine or lithium(other antipsychotic medications).
medications that affect your heart rate, for example, medications that may cause an imbalance of electrolytes (low potassium or magnesium) such as diuretics (medications for urination) or certain antibiotics (medications for treating infections).
medications that may cause constipation.
antidepressants. These medications may interact with quetiapine and you may experience symptoms such as involuntary and rhythmic muscle contractions, including those that control eye movement, agitation, hallucinations, coma, excessive sweating, tremor, exaggerated reflexes, increased muscle tension, and body temperature above 38°C (serotonin syndrome). Contact your doctor when you experience these symptoms.

Before stopping any of your medications, consult your doctor first.

Quetiapina MABO tablets with food, drinks, and alcohol

Quetiapina MABO may be affected by food and should take your tablets at least one hour before a meal or before bedtime.
Be careful about the amount of alcohol you consume. This is because the combined effect of Quetiapina MABO and alcohol may make you drowsy.
Do not take orange juice while taking Quetiapina MABO. It may affect how the medication works.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant,consult your doctor before using this medication. Do not take Quetiapina MABO during pregnancy, unless your doctor has advised you to. Do not useQuetiapina MABO if you are breastfeeding.

The following symptoms, which may represent withdrawal syndrome, may appear in newborn babies of mothers who have used quetiapine in the last trimester (last three months of pregnancy): tremor, muscle stiffness, and/or weakness, drowsiness, agitation, respiratory problems, and difficulty feeding. If your newborn develops any of these symptoms, you may need to contact your doctor.

Driving and operating machinery

These medications may make you feel drowsy. Do not drive or operate tools or machinery until you know how the tablets affect you.

Effect on Urine Drug Detection Tests

If you are having a urine drug detection test, takingquetiapine may produce positive results for methadone or certain antidepressant medications known as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) when using certain analysis methods, although you may not be taking methadone or TCAs. If this occurs, a more specific test may be performed.

Quetiapina MABO contains sodium

This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to take Quetiapina MABO prolonged-release tablets

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. Your doctor will decide your initial dose. The maintenance dose (daily dose) will depend on your disease and needs, but it will normally be between 150 mg and 800 mg.

You will take your tablets once a day.
Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets.
Swallow your tablets whole with the help of water.
Take the tablets without food (at least one hour before a meal or before going to bed, your doctor will tell you when).
Do not take grapefruit juice while taking Quetiapina MABO. It may affect how the medication works.
Do not stop taking your tablets even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to.

Liver problems

If you have liver problems, your doctor may change your dose.

Use in elderly patients

If you are an elderly patient, your doctor may change your dose.

Use in children and adolescents

Quetiapina MABO should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

If you take more Quetiapina MABO than you should

If you take more Quetiapina MABO than your doctor prescribed, you may feel drowsy, feel dizzy, and experience abnormal heartbeats. Contact your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately. Bring your Quetiapina MABO tablets with you.
You can also call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount taken.

If you forgot to take Quetiapina MABO

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to take the next dose, wait until then. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you interrupt the treatment with Quetiapina MABO

If you stop taking Quetiapina MABO abruptly, you may be unable to sleep (insomnia), or you may feel nausea, or you may experience headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, or irritability. Your doctor may suggest reducing the dose gradually before stopping treatment.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

Dizziness (which may lead to falls), headache, dry mouth.
Sensation of drowsiness (which may disappear over time as you continue to take this medicine) (which may lead to falls).
Withdrawal symptoms (symptoms that occur when you stop taking the medicine) that include insomnia, nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, and irritability. A gradual withdrawal over a period of at least 1 to 2 weeks is recommended.
Weight gain.
Abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty initiating muscle movements, tremor, sensation of restlessness or muscle rigidity without pain.
Changes in the amount of certain fats (triglycerides and total cholesterol).

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Fast heart rate.
Feeling like your heart is beating strongly, rapidly, or irregularly.
Constipation, indigestion.
Sensation of weakness.
Swelling of arms or legs.
Low blood pressure when standing. This may cause dizziness or fainting (which may lead to falls).
Increased blood sugar levels.
Blurred vision.
Abnormal dreams and nightmares.
Increased hunger.
Feeling irritable.
Speech and language disorders.
Thoughts of suicide and worsening of depression.
Shortness of breath.
Vomiting (mainly in elderly patients).
Fever.
Changes in the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood.
Decrease in the number of certain types of blood cells.
Increases in liver enzymes measured in the blood.
Increased amount of prolactin hormone in the blood. Increases in prolactin hormone may, in rare cases, lead to:

Both men and women experiencing breast swelling and unexpected milk production.
Women not having a menstrual period or having irregular periods.

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

Seizures or convulsions.
Allergic reactions that may include hives, skin swelling, and swelling around the mouth.
Unpleasant sensations in the legs (also known as restless leg syndrome).
Difficulty swallowing.
Uncontrolled movements, mainly of the face or tongue.
Sexual dysfunction.
Diabetes.
Change in heart activity seen on an ECG (prolongation of the QT interval).
Slower than normal heart rate that may occur at the start of treatment and may be associated with low blood pressure and fainting
Difficulty urinating.
Fainting (which may lead to falls).
Stuffy nose.
Decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood.
Decrease in the amount of sodium in the blood.

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

A combination of high temperature (fever), sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling very drowsy or dizzy (a condition known as "neuroleptic malignant syndrome").
Yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis).
Prolonged and painful erection (priapism).
Breast swelling and unexpected milk production (galactorrhea).
Menstrual disorders.
Clots in the veins, especially in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through the blood vessels to the lungs, causing chest pain and difficulty breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Walking, talking, eating, or other activities while asleep.
Decrease in body temperature (hypothermia).
Inflammation of the pancreas.
A condition (known as "metabolic syndrome") where you may experience a combination of 3 or more of the following effects: increased fat around your abdomen, decreased good cholesterol (HDL-C), increased levels of a type of fat in the blood called triglycerides, increased blood pressure, and increased blood sugar levels.
A combination of fever, symptoms similar to the flu, sore throat, or any other infection with a very low white blood cell count, a condition known as agranulocytosis.
Intestinal obstruction.
Increased creatine phosphokinase in the blood (a substance found in muscles).

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Severe rash, blisters, or red spots on the skin.
Severe allergic reaction (known as anaphylaxis) that may cause difficulty breathing or shock.
Rapid skin swelling, usually around the eyes, lips, and throat (angioedema).
Severe skin blistering, mouth, eyes, or genital area (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
Incorrect secretion of a hormone that controls urine volume.
Breakdown of muscle fibers and muscle pain (rhabdomyolysis).
Worsening of pre-existing diabetes.

Side effects not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):

Rashes on the skin with irregular red spots (erythema multiforme).
Sudden and severe allergic reaction with symptoms such as fever and blisters on the skin and skin peeling (toxic epidermal necrolysis).
Medication rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS, for its acronym in English). Generalized rash, high body temperature, elevated liver enzymes, blood abnormalities (eosinophilia), swollen lymph nodes, and other organs involved (medication rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, also known as DRESS). If you develop these symptoms, stop using quetiapine and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately.
Heart muscle disorder (cardiomyopathy)
Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis)
Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis), often with skin rash with small red or purple spots.

Side effects of withdrawal may occur in newborn babies of mothers who have used quetiapine during pregnancy.

The class of medicines to which Quetiapine MABO belongs may cause heart rhythm problems that can be serious and, in severe cases, fatal.

Some side effects are only observed when a blood test is performed. These include changes in the amount of certain fats (triglycerides and total cholesterol) or blood sugar, changes in the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood, increased liver enzymes, decreases in the number of certain types of blood cells, decreases in the number of red blood cells, increased creatine phosphokinase in the blood (a substance found in muscles), decreases in the amount of sodium in the blood, and increases in the amount of prolactin hormone in the blood. Increases in prolactin hormone may, in rare cases, lead to:

Both men and women experiencing breast swelling and unexpected milk production.
Women not having a menstrual period or having irregular periods.

Your doctor may ask you to have blood tests from time to time.

Side effects in children and adolescents

The same side effects that may occur in adults may also occur in children and adolescents.

The following side effects have been observed more frequently in children and adolescents or have not been observed in adults:

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

Increased amount of a hormone called prolactin in the blood. Increases in prolactin hormone may, in rare cases, lead to:

Both boys and girls experiencing breast swelling and unexpected milk production.
Girls not having a menstrual period or having irregular periods.

Increased appetite.
Vomiting.
Abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty initiating muscle movements, tremors, sensation of restlessness or muscle rigidity without pain.
Increased blood pressure.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Sensation of weakness, fainting (which may lead to falls).
Stuffy nose.
Feeling irritable.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es.

By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Conservation of Quetiapina MABO prolonged-release tablets

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

This medication does not require any special storage temperature.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection pointat the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.

6. Content of the container and additional information

Composition of Quetiapina MABO prolonged-release tablets

The active ingredient is quetiapine. Each prolonged-release tablet contains 50 mg of quetiapine (as fumarate).
The other components (excipients) are:Core:hypromellose, cellulose, microcrystalline, anhydrous sodium citrate, magnesium stearate;Coating:titanium dioxide (E-171), hypromellose, macrogol 400, polysorbate 80, yellow iron oxide (E-172), red iron oxide (E-172), and black iron oxide (E-172).

Appearance of Quetiapina MABO prolonged-release tablets and content of the container

The tablets are brown, oblong, biconvex, film-coated, and have “Q 50” engraved on one face.

They are presented in aluminum/PVC/PVDC blisters, in containers of 60 tablets.

Marketing authorization holder

MABO-FARMA, S.A.

Calle Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 6

28033 Madrid,

Spain.

Responsible for manufacturing

Merckle GmbH

Ludwig-Merckle Strasse 3

D-89143 Blaubeuren-Weiler

Germany

Teva UK

Brampton Road, HampdenPark, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9AG

United Kingdom

Last review date of the leaflet: June 2024

The detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es