TABLE 1

Quetiapine activity in the central nervous system

DosesLow (25-100 mg daily)Medium (300-600 mg daily)High (> 800 mg daily)
ReceptorsHistamine 1Alpha 1/alpha 2 adrenergic5-HT1A, 5-HT2A/B, 5-HT2CD2
ActivityAntihistaminergicAntiadrenergicSerotonergicAntidopaminergic
EffectSedationAntidepressant propertiesAntipsychotic properties