Leaflet: information for the user

Quetiapina Teva-ratio 400 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG

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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 only. Do not pass it on to others even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. See Section 4.

1. What Quetiapina Teva-ratio is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you start taking Quetiapina Teva-ratio

3. How to take Quetiapina Teva-ratio

4. Possible side effects

5. Storage of Quetiapina Teva-ratio

6. Contents of the pack and additional information

Quetiapina Teva-ratio contains a substance called quetiapine. It belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. Quetiapina Teva-ratio may be used to treat several diseases,suchas:

• 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 or cannot 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 using Quetiapina Teva-ratioextended-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 Teva-ratioeven when you are feeling better.

Do not takeQuetiapina Teva-ratio:

• if you are allergic to quetiapine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine,(see section 6).
• if you are taking any of the following medicines:

-Some medicines for HIV

-Azole-type medicines (for fungal infections)

-Erythromycin or clarithromycin (for infections)

-Nefazodone (for depression).

If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Quetiapina Teva-ratio.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctoror pharmacistbefore starting to take Quetiapina Teva-ratio,if:

• if you, or a family member, have or have had any heart problems, for example, irregular heart rhythm, heart muscle weakness or heart inflammation, or if you are taking any medicine that may affect your heart rhythm.
• if you have low blood pressure.
• if you have had a stroke, especially if you are elderly.
• if you have liver problems.
• if you have ever had a seizure (convulsion).
• if you have depression or other conditions treated with antidepressants. The use of these medicines with quetiapine may cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition (see “Use of Quetiapina Teva-ratio with other medicines”).
• if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. Your doctor may monitor your blood sugar levels while you are taking quetiapine.
• if you know that you have had low white blood cell counts (which may or may not have been caused by other medicines).
• if you are an elderly person with dementia (loss of brain function). If so, do not take quetiapine,because the group of medicines to which Quetiapina Teva-ratio belongs may increase the risk of stroke or, in some cases, death in these people with dementia.
• if you are an elderly person with Parkinson’s disease/parkinsonism.
• if you or a family member has a history of blood clots, as medicines like these have been associated with the formation of blood clots.
• if you have or have had a condition in which your breathing is interrupted by short periods of time during normal sleep at night (called “sleep apnea”) and are taking medicines that decrease normal brain activity (“depressants”).
• if you have or have had a condition in which you cannot completely empty your bladder (urinary retention), have an enlarged prostate, a bowel obstruction, or high pressure inside your eye. These conditions may be caused by medicines (called “anticholinergics”) that affect how nerve cells work, to treat certain medical conditions.
• if you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.

Inform your doctor immediately if after taking Quetiapina Teva-ratioyou experience any of the following:

• A combination of fever, intense muscle stiffness, sweating, or a decrease in level of consciousness (a condition called “neuroleptic malignant syndrome”). Immediate medical treatment may be necessary.
• 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).
• Prolonged and painful erection (priapism).

These conditions may be caused by this type of medicine.

Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you have:

• Fever, symptoms similar to the flu, sore throat, or any other infection, as it may be a consequence of a very low white blood cell count 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 bowel obstruction.

Thoughts of suicide and worsening of depression

If you are depressed, you may sometimes think about harming yourself or taking your own life. This may be more likely when you first start treatment, as these medicines take time to become effective, 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 behaviour in young adults under 25 years with depression.

If at any time you think about harming yourself or taking your own life, contact your doctor or go to a 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 behaviour.

Severe skin reactions (SCARs)

Very rarely, severe skin reactions (SCARs) have been reported with the use of this medicine, which may put your life at risk or be fatal. These usually manifest as:

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SSJ), a generalised rash with blisters and skin peeling, particularly around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals.
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis (NET), a more severe form that causes extensive skin peeling.
• Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which consists of flu-like symptoms with a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and abnormal blood test results (including an increase in white blood cells (eosinophilia) and elevated liver enzymes).
• Generalised acute pustular psoriasis (AGEP), small pus-filled blisters.
• Erythema multiforme (EM), skin rashes with irregular red patches that itch.

If you develop these symptoms, stop using Quetiapina Teva-ratio and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately.

Weight gain

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

Children and adolescents

Quetiapina Teva-ratioshould not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Use of Quetiapina Teva-ratiowith other medicines

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

Do not take Quetiapina Teva-ratio if you are using any of the following medicines:

• Some medicines for HIV.
• Azole-type medicines (for fungal infections).
• Erythromycin or clarithromycin (for infections).
• Nefazodone (for depression).

Inform your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• Medicines for epilepsy (such as phenytoin or carbamazepine).
• Medicines for high blood pressure.
• Barbiturates (for difficulty sleeping).
• Thioridazine or Lithium (other antipsychotic medicines).
• if you have depression or other conditions treated with antidepressants. The use of these medicines with quetiapine may cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition (see “Use of Quetiapina Teva-ratio with other medicines”).
• Medicines that affect your heart rhythm, for example, medicines that may cause an imbalance of electrolytes (low potassium or magnesium) such as diuretics (medicines to urinate) or certain antibiotics (medicines to treat infections).
• Medicines that may cause constipation.
• Medicines (called “anticholinergics”) that affect how nerve cells work, to treat certain medical conditions.

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

Taking Quetiapina Teva-ratiowith food, drinks, and alcohol

• Quetiapina Teva-ratiomay be affected by food, and you should take your tablets at least one hour before a meal or before going to bed.
• Be careful with the amount of alcohol you drink. This is because the combined effect ofQuetiapina Teva-ratioand alcohol may make you drowsy.
• Do not take grapefruit juice while takingQuetiapina Teva-ratio. It may affect how the medicine 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 medicine. Do not takeQuetiapina Teva-ratioduring pregnancy, unless you have consulted your doctor. Do not useQuetiapina Teva-ratioif you are breastfeeding.

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

Driving and operating machinery

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

Effect on drug detection tests in urine

If you are having a drug detection test in urine, taking quetiapine may produce positive results for methadone or certain antidepressant medicines called 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 Teva-ratio contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is, it is essentially “sodium-free”.

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 illness and your needs, but it will normally be between 150mg and 800mg.

• 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 Teva-ratio. 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.

Older patients

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

Use in children and adolescents

Quetiapina Teva-ratioshould not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

If you take moreQuetiapina Teva-ratiothan you should

If you take moreQuetiapina Teva-ratiothan your doctor prescribed, you mayfeel drowsy, feel dizzyand experience abnormal heartbeats. Contact your doctoror the nearest hospital immediately. Bring yourQuetiapina Teva-ratiotablets with you.

You can also call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount taken.

If you forget to takeQuetiapina Teva-ratio

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

If you interrupt treatment withQuetiapina Teva-ratio

If you stop taking Quetiapina Teva-ratio 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.

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

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Quetiapina Teva-ratio and seek medical attention immediately:

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

• Thoughts of suicideand worsening of your depression.

Less frequent side effects(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Sudden fever, especially withthroat painandflu-like symptoms. They may be

signs of a very low white blood cell count.

• Signs ofskin reactionssuch as skin rash, urticaria, hives, redness, itching, possibly withswelling of the face, eyelids, and lips. This could also cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, or shock.
• Seizuresorconvulsions.
• Uncontrollable movements, mainly of your face or tongue (tardive dyskinesia).
• Sensation that your heart isbeating very strongly or beating very fastalong withdizziness or fainting. This can be a sign of serious heart rhythm problems and in severe cases can be fatal.

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

• Painintense and oswellingand rednessin one of your legs;Severe chest painthat can reach your left arm ordifficulty breathingabruptly. These may be signs of blood clots in the veins.
• Severe pain in the upper stomach, often radiating to the back, sometimes withnausea and vomiting. This can be a sign of pancreatitis.
• Constipationalong withpersistent abdominal painor constipation that has not responded to treatment, as this can lead to a more severe intestinal blockage.
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes(jaundice), dark urine, especially along with unusual fatigue or fever (signs of hepatitis).
• Aprolonged erectionandpainful.
• A combination offever, sweating, rigid muscles, feeling drowsy or fainting (a condition called "neuroleptic malignant syndrome").

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

• Severe skin rash, blisters, or red spots.
• Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that can cause difficulty breathing or shock.
• Quick swelling of the skin, usually around the eyes, lips, and throat (angioedema).
• A severe blistering condition of the skin, mouth, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). See section 2.
• Inappropriate secretion of a hormone that controls urine volume.
• Breakdown of muscle fibers and pain in the muscles (rhabdomyolysis).

Unknown side effects(frequency cannot be estimated from available data)

• Skin eruptions with irregular red patches (erythema multiforme). See section 2.
• Rapid appearance of areas of red skin with small pustules (small blisters filled with white/yellow liquid known as Pustulosis Exantemática Generalizada Aguda (AGEP). See section 2.
• Severe and sudden allergic reaction with symptoms such as fever and blisters on the skin and skin peeling (toxic epidermal necrolysis). See section 2.
• Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disorder)
• Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
• Stroke

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS, for its acronym in English). Generalized rash, elevated body temperature, elevated liver enzymes, blood abnormalities (eosinophilia), enlarged lymph nodes, and other organs involved (drug reaction 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.

Other possible side effects

Do not worry if you see a tablet in your stoolafter taking Quetiapina Teva-ratio. As the tablet travels through your gastrointestinal tract, quetiapine is released slowly. The tablet shape remains undissolved and is eliminated in the stool. Therefore, although you may see a tablet in your stool, your quetiapine dose has been absorbed.

Frequent side effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• Dizziness (may lead to falls), headache, dry mouth.
• Sensation of drowsiness (which may disappear over time as you continue to take quetiapine),(may lead to falls).
• Symptoms of withdrawal (symptoms that occur when you stop taking quetiapine), which include being unable to sleep (insomnia), feeling nauseous, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, and irritability.It is recommended to taper off over a period of at least 1 to 2 weeks.
• Weight gain.
• Abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty starting muscle movements, tremors, feeling restless or muscle stiffness without pain.
• Decreased hemoglobin levels (proteins in red blood cells that carry oxygen).
• Changes in the amount of certain fats (triglycerides and total cholesterol).

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

• Fast heart rate.
• Sensation that your heart is beating strongly, beating quickly, or having irregular heartbeats.
• Constipation, indigestion (stomach upset).
• Sensation of weakness.
• Swelling of arms or legs.
• Low blood pressure when standing. This may cause you to feel dizzy or faintor (may lead to falls).
• Increased blood sugar levels.
• Blurred vision.
• Abnormal dreams and nightmares.
• Feeling hungrier.
• Feeling irritable.
• Speech and language disorder.
• Shortness of breath.
• Vomiting (mainly in older people).
• Fever.
• Changes in the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood.
• Changes in the number of certain types of blood cells.
• Increases in liver enzymes measured in the blood.
• Increases in prolactin hormone levels in the blood. Elevated prolactin levels may, in rare cases, lead to:

• Both in men and women having breast swelling and unexpected milk production.
• In women, not having a menstrual period or having irregular periods.

Less frequent side effects(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Unpleasant sensations in the legs (also known as restless leg syndrome).
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
• Sexual dysfunction.
• Diabetes.
• Slower than normal heart rate, which may occur at the start of treatment and may be associated with low blood pressure and fainting.
• Difficulty urinating.
• Fainting (may lead to falls).
• Stuffy nose.
• Decreased red blood cell count.
• Decreased sodium levels in the blood.
• Worsening of pre-existing diabetes
• Confusion

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

• Breast swelling and unexpected milk production (galactorrhea).
• Menstrual disorder.
• Walking, talking, eating, or other activities while you are asleep.
• Decreased body temperature (hypothermia).
• A condition (called “metabolic syndrome”) where you may experience a combination of 3 or more of the following effects: increased belly fat, decreased “good” cholesterol (HDL-C), increased triglycerides in the blood, increased blood pressure, and increased blood sugar levels.
• 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)

• Inappropriate secretion of a hormone that controls urine volume.

Unknown(frequency cannot be estimated from available data)

• You may experience withdrawal symptoms in newborns of mothers who have used quetiapine during pregnancy.
• Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis), often with skin rash with small red or purple spots.

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 levels, changes in the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood, increased liver enzymes, decreased number of certain types of blood cells, decreased red blood cell count, decreased sodium levels in the blood, and increased prolactin hormone levels in the blood. Elevated prolactin levels may, in rare cases, lead to:

• Both in men and women having breast swelling and unexpected milk production.
• In 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:

Frequent side effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• Increased levels of a hormone called prolactin in the blood. Elevated prolactin levels may, in rare cases, lead to:

-Both in children and adolescents having breast swelling and unexpected milk production.

-In girls, not having a menstrual period or having irregular periods.

• Increased appetite.
• Vomiting.
• Abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty starting muscle movements, tremors, feeling restless or muscle stiffness without pain.
• Increased blood pressure.

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

• Sensation of weakness, fainting (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 theSistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano: https//www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

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

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

Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

Quetiapina Teva-ratiodoes not require any special temperature for conservation.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGREpoint at 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.

Composition of Quetiapina Teva-ratio

The active ingredient is quetiapine. Quetiapina Teva-ratio tablets contain 400mg of quetiapine (as quetiapine fumarate).

The other components are:

Tablet core:hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous sodium citrate, magnesium stearate.

Tablet coating:titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose, macrogol/PEG 400 and polysorbate 80.

Appearance of Quetiapina Teva-ratio and packaging contents

The tablets are of colorwhite,biconvex, oblong, coated,engraved with “Q 400” on one side.

They are presented in packaging of 10, 20, 30, 50, 50x1 (blistered single-dose perforated) (hospital packaging), 56 (calendar packaging), 60, 90, 100, and 100x1 (blistered single-dose perforated) tablets.

Only some packaging sizes may be commercially marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer responsible

Marketing authorization holder

Teva Pharma, S.L.U.

C/ Anabel Segura 11. Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor.

28108 Alcobendas. Madrid

Manufacturer responsible

TEVA Pharmaceutical Works Private Limited Company

Pallagi út 13, 4042 Debrecen

Hungary

Pharmachemie B.V.

Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem

Netherlands

Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.

Ostravska 29, c.p. 305, 74770 Opava-Komarov

Czech Republic

PLIVA Krakow Zaklady Farmaceutyczne S.A.

ul. Mogilska 80. 31-546, Krakow

Poland

Teva Pharma, S.L.U.

C/C, n. 4, Industrial Estate Malpica, 50016 Zaragoza

Spain

Merckle GmbH

Ludwig-Merckle-Straße 3, 89143 Blaubeuren

Germany

Adamed Pharma S.A

Pienków, ul. Mariana Adamkiewicza 6A

05-152 Czosnów

Poland

Last review date of this leaflet: July 2024

“Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines andMedical Products (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/”

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