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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE · Hikma

CNS Approved 1997-09-26

Quetiapine tablet is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of: Schizophrenia Bipolar I disorder manic episodes Bipolar disorder, depressive episodes Quetiapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The efficacy of quetiapine tablets in schizophrenia was established in three 6-week trials in adults and one 6-week trial in adolescents (13 to 17 years).

NDA
Small Molecule
22
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
28
Years on Market

QUETIAPINE FUMARATE Approval History

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Label Update
1166 FDA actions from 2012 to 2026
Apr 2026 SUPPL
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What QUETIAPINE FUMARATE Treats

3 indications

QUETIAPINE FUMARATE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

QUETIAPINE FUMARATE Boxed Warning

INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS; and SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Quetiapine is not approved for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis ( 5.1 ) Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Increased risk of sui...

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Clinical Trial Registry

10 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06333990 20220796HU Ph 3 recruiting Quetiapine to Reduce Post Concussive Syndrome After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
NCT01858948 results posted DK097599-01A1 5R01DK097599 Ph 3 completed SGA-induced Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Youth
NCT01254721 STAR results posted D1443L00086 Ph 4 terminated A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Seroquel XR and Seroquel XR Plus Lithium in Patients With Acute Bipolar Mania: An Open-label, Randomized, Parallel Groups, Rater-blinded, 4 Week, Multicenter, Comparative,Study
NCT00672490 MANIA results posted D1443L00023 Ph 4 completed Quetiapine Fumarate (Seroquel) as Mono-Therapy or Adjunct to Lithium in the Treatment of Patients With Acute Mania in Bipolar Disorder
NCT01603186 Ipca/ARL/257 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets 25 mg Under Fed Condition
NCT01603173 Ipca/ARL/233 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets 25 mg Under Fasting Condition
NCT01587066 D1443L00059 Ph 4 withdrawn Efficacy of Quetiapine XR Versus Divalproex on Clinical Outcome Quality of Sleep and Quality of Life in Bipolar Depression
NCT01566487 353-09 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets 300 mg Under Fasting Condition
NCT00622245 12022A 2007-002551-17 Ph 2 terminated Efficacy and Safety of Lu AA34893 in Patients With Bipolar Depression
NCT00702676 D1443C00033 Ph 1 completed Quetiapine Fumarate Immediate Release (IR) Versus Extended Release (XR) Dose Escalation Comparison
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

Quetiapine tablet is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of: Schizophrenia Bipolar I disorder manic episodes Bipolar disorder, depressive episodes 1.1 Schizophrenia Quetiapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The efficacy of quetiapine tablets in schizophrenia was established in three 6-week trials in adults and one 6-week trial in adolescents (13 to 17 years). The effectiveness of quetiapine tablets for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials [see CLINICAL STUDIES ]. 1.2 Bipolar D...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS; and SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis ...

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Data Sources

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