Adequet 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of bipolar depression, mania and schizophrenia. Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes of excitement or euphoria and depression. Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms of hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs).

Adequet 50 Tablet 10's contains ‘quetiapine’, which is an antipsychotic drug. It acts by blocking dopamine, a hormone in the brain responsible for developing symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Adequet 50 Tablet 10's also affects other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, and its beneficial effects may also be related to this. Altogether  Adequet 50 Tablet 10's rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.

Adequet 50 Tablet 10's should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Common side-effects of Adequet 50 Tablet 10's are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, abnormal muscle movements such as difficulty moving muscles, tremors and muscle stiffness,  change in cholesterol levels, weight gain, and decrease in haemoglobin (protein in blood that carries oxygen) levels. Additionally, in children and adolescents, swelling of breasts in boys and girls and production of breast milk (due to an increase in prolactin hormone (helps in producing breast milk)) and irregular menstruation can be seen. Please do not stop taking Adequet 50 Tablet 10's without your doctor’s advice, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.

Do not take Adequet 50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to quetiapine or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Adequet 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have problems associated with the liver, kidney or heart. Also, inform your doctor if you have any sleeping difficulties. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop suicidal thoughts, or your depression worsens after taking Adequet 50 Tablet 10's. Adequet 50 Tablet 10's contains lactose, so it should not be given to people who are intolerant to some sugars. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.