Quetiapine

CHEMBL716 Phase 4 Approuvé Small molecule
Half-Life
6 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
383.5 g/mol
LogP
2.1
Phase
4

An atypical antipsychotic, quetiapine works by antagonizing several neurotransmitter receptors, rebalancing dopamine and serotonin signaling to ease psychotic symptoms and stabilize mood. This broad receptor activity distinguishes the second-generation antipsychotics from older agents that block dopamine more narrowly. It treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and serves as an add-on for depression, and it has been studied for behavioral symptoms in dementia. Structurally a dibenzothiazepine (C21H25N3O2S), it has a relatively short half-life of about 6 hours, so sustained effect often relies on divided or extended-release dosing. Its receptor breadth accounts for both its calming, sedating quality and a side-effect profile that includes metabolic changes. Quetiapine is an approved medicine used across several psychiatric indications.

An atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an add-on treatment for depression, and has also been studied for managing certain behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. It works by balancing dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain to help stabilize mood and reduce psychotic symptoms.

Masse moléculaire

383,5100 g/mol

LogP

2,10

TPSA

73,60 Ų

Règle des 5 de Lipinski

Conforme

Aires thérapeutiques

Classes de médicaments

Mécanisme d'action

Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 6 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mécanisme

Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

Structure 2D

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SMILES

OCCOCCN1CCN(C2=Nc3ccccc3Sc3ccccc32)CC1

InChI

InChI=1S/C21H25N3O2S/c25-14-16-26-15-13-23-9-11-24(12-10-23)21-17-5-1-3-7-19(17)27-20-8-4-2-6-18(20)22-21/h1-8,25H,9-16H2

Molecular Formula

C21H25N3O2S

HBD / HBA

1 / 5

Liaisons Rotatives

6

Atomes Lourds

27

Major Quetiapine + Oxycodone

Quetiapine substantially potentiates oxycodone-induced CNS and respiratory depression, and both drugs prolong the QT interval.

Major Quetiapine + Alprazolam

Co-administration of alprazolam and quetiapine produces additive CNS depression with risk of profound sedation and respiratory compromise.

Major Quetiapine + Diazepam

Diazepam and quetiapine together significantly increase CNS depression and carry risk of severe sedation and cardiorespiratory compromise.

Major Quetiapine + Fluconazole

Fluconazole substantially increases quetiapine plasma concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition, raising the risk of quetiapine-mediated QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.

Major Quetiapine + Azithromycin

Azithromycin and quetiapine both prolong the QT interval via hERG blockade; concurrent use significantly increases the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias.

Major Quetiapine + Escitalopram

Escitalopram and quetiapine both prolong the QT interval; concurrent use carries a substantial risk of torsades de pointes and sudden cardiac death.

Major Quetiapine + Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin and quetiapine both prolong the QT interval and ciprofloxacin also increases quetiapine exposure via CYP3A4 inhibition.

Major Quetiapine + Carbamazepine

Carbamazepine dramatically reduces quetiapine plasma concentrations, potentially rendering antipsychotic treatment ineffective.

Major Quetiapine + Phenytoin

Phenytoin drastically reduces quetiapine plasma levels through potent CYP3A4 induction, risking complete loss of antipsychotic effect.

Major Quetiapine + Diltiazem

Diltiazem is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor that significantly increases quetiapine plasma concentrations, raising risk of quetiapine toxicity and QT prolongation.

Major Quetiapine + Levodopa

Quetiapine, a D2 receptor antagonist, pharmacodynamically opposes levodopa's dopaminergic effect, worsening Parkinson's disease motor symptoms.

Major Quetiapine + Morphine

Quetiapine combined with morphine significantly increases CNS and respiratory depression, creating a high-risk combination for overdose.

Moderate Quetiapine + Donepezil

Quetiapine's anticholinergic properties antagonize the pro-cholinergic mechanism of donepezil, potentially impairing cognitive benefits in dementia.

Moderate Quetiapine + Bupropion

Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, modestly increasing quetiapine levels, while also lowering the seizure threshold — both risks are additive.

Moderate Quetiapine + Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine inhibits CYP2D6 and CYP3A4, increasing quetiapine plasma concentrations and potentially enhancing both therapeutic and adverse effects.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Foire aux questions

An atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an add-on treatment for depression, and has also been studied for managing certain behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. It works by balancing dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain to help stabilize mood and reduce psychotic symptoms.

Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Quetiapine: Half-life: 6 hours.

Yes, Quetiapine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL716. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5002. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

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Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.