Sertraline

Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder (SAD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Introduction

Generic name: Sertraline

Brand name: Zoloft

Dosage forms: oral concentrate (20 mg/mL); oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)

Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Uses

  • Treatment of Depression

  • Treatment of Post traumatic stress disorder

  • Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

  • Treatment of Panic disorder

  • Treatment of Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

  • Treatment of Anxiety

  • Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Benefits

In Treatment of Depression

Serta 25 Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieves anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

In Treatment of Post traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, frightening, or stressful event. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks of the terrifying event, or severe anxiety. Serta 25 Tablet helps decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts and improves sleep. It also prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated.

In Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Serta 25 Tablet helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants and is normally taken once a day. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In Treatment of Panic disorder

Serta 25 Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better, unless your doctor advises you to.

In Treatment of Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, anger and tension before her periods (menstruation). Serta 25 Tablet helps you feel calm and improves your mood. It works by increasing the amounts of a natural substance in the brain (serotonin) that helps maintain mental balance. Indulging in some relaxation therapy, meditation and yoga might also provide you relief.

In Treatment of Anxiety

Serta 25 Tablet helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants and is normally taken once a day. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Serta 25 Tablet may help reduce PMS symptoms such as mood swings, anxiousness, tiredness, bloating, breast tenderness and headaches. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep, and using relaxation techniques may also be helpful.

Side effects

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising

  • A seizure

  • Vision changes, eye pain, redness, or swelling

  • Low blood sodium - headache, confusion, problems with thinking or memory, weakness, feeling unsteady

  • Manic episodes - racing thoughts, increased energy, unusual risk-taking behavior, extreme happiness, being irritable or talkative.

Warnings

  • You should not use sertraline if you also take pimozide, or if you are being treated with methylene blue injection.

  • Do not use sertraline if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

  • Some children and young adults have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

  • Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

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