Sertraline

Generic Name : Sertraline

TradeName : ACTISER tab ADERTA tab CENSIR tab DAXID film-coated tab DAZOLIN tab DEPSERT tab EPISOD tab INOSERT FC-tab LINDEP tab LINE tab L-PEEZ S tab MEDISERT tab MENTOLIFT tab MENTOLIFT-PLUS tab OBZIN tab RELAX-S tab RESERT tab RESTALIN tab RETALIN tab SERDEP film-coated tab SERENATA tab SERJET tab SERLIFT tab SERLIN tab SERNE tab SERTA tab SERTACARE tab SERTACIN tab SERTAWIN tab SERTIL tab SERTIMA tab SERTRAX tab SETALIN film-coated tab SETEX tab SETEX-A tab SYMS tab TRALIN tab TRAS tab USER tab XSERT tab ZERT-OD tab ZOSERT tab ZOTRAL film-coated tab

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication prescribed for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder panic attacks, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder, to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. It increases the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Children less than 18 yr, in poorly controlled epilepsy.

When it is to be taken : Obsessive-compulsive disorder Initial: 50 mg once daily, may increase slowly. Max: 200 mg/day, orally.

How it should be taken : This medication available in the form of tablet and a concentrate liquid to be taken by mouth, with or without food.

Special Instruction :
*Inform your Doctor about history of hypomania and seizure disorders, liver or kidney damage, heart disease, recent heart attack, bleeding disorders, diabetes and angle-closure glaucoma. *Discontinue treatment if seizures develop or if there is an increase in seizure frequency. *Monitor for signs of clinical worsening, suicidality and unusual changes in behavior especially during the initial treatment period or when there are dosage adjustments.

Side Effects :
Cardiovascular: Palpitations, chest pain; increased coagulation times, slow heart beat, AV block, abnormal heart rhythms, QT-interval prolongation, fast heart beat. CNS: Headache; sleep disorder; drowsiness; dizziness, fatigue; general discomfort; tremor; increased libido; agitation, nervousness; anxiety; aggressive reaction, hyperactivity; tingling; asthenia. Dermatologic: Sweating; rash; photosensitivity, inflammatory destruction of blood vessels. EENT: Abnormal vision; tinnitus; blindness, cataract, inflammation of the optic nerve. GI: Nausea; diarrhea; dry mouth; upset stomach; abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation; vomiting; increased appetite; inflammation of pancreas. Genitourinary: Abnormal ejaculation; sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence; impotence; potentially harmful; acute renal failure. Blood: Purple or discolorations on the skin; lowered white blood cell count, blood disorder, lupus-like syndrome, reduction in the number of red cells, serum sickness, decrease in platelets. Liver: Elevated liver enzymes; increased bilirubin, liver enlargement, jaundice, liver failure. Lab Tests: Decrease in serum uric acid; increased triglycerides; increase in total cholesterol. Metabolic: Increased weight; high blood sugar, low thyroid level. Respiratory: Nose bleed; inflammation of sinus; runny nose. Miscellaneous: Pain; fever, pain, weight loss; back pain, muscle pain, yawning; anaphylaxis.

Other Precautions :
*Withdrawal should be gradual.*Consult your doctor during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Storage Conditions :
Oral: Store at 15-30°C.