Sertraline Hydrochloride – Generic Drug Info

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Sertraline Hydrochloride

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Generic drug information & available brands

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This medication is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Its use during pregnancy or breastfeeding requires a doctor's careful evaluation of risks and benefits.

Indications

Sertraline tablet is indicated for the treatment of-

Major depressive disorder (MDD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder (PD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Pharmacology

Sertraline has potent and selective inhibitory action on CNS neuronal reuptake of 5-HT resulting in increased 5-HT concentrations at the synaptic clefts, leading to facilitation of its sustained activity at the postsynaptic receptor sites. It ultimately results in an improvement of depression. Reduction of Serotonin turnover in brain by Sertraline is also another contributing fact implicated in its action. Its prolonged elimination half-life offers a benefit of once daily administration.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

Adults-
Major depressive disorder:

Starting Dose: 50 mg
Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg

Obsessive-compulsive disorder:

Starting Dose: 50 mg
Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg

Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Social anxiety disorder:

Starting Dose: 25 mg
Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg

Pediatric Patients (ages 6-12 years old)-
Obsessive-compulsive disorder:

Starting Dose: 25 mg
Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg

The recommended interval between dose changes is one week.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): Starting dosage for PMDD is 50 mg/day. Sertraline may be administered either continuously (every day throughout the menstrual cycle) or intermittently (starting the daily dosage 14 days prior to the anticipated onset of menstruation and continuing through the onset of menses). Intermittent dosing would be repeated with each new cycle.

Continuous: Patients not responding to a 50 mg dosage may benefit from dosage increases at 50 mg increments per menstrual cycle up to 150 mg per day.
Intermittent: Patients not responding to a 50 mg dosage may benefit from increasing the dosage up to a maximum of 100 mg per day during the next menstrual cycle (and subsequent cycles).

Interaction

Potential effects of co-administration of drugs that are highly bound to plasma proteins- As Sertraline is tightly bound to plasma protein, the administration of Sertraline to a patient taking another drug which is tightly bound to protein, (e.g. warfarin, digitoxin) may cause a shift in plasma concentrations potentially resulting in an adverse effect. Conversely adverse effects may result from displacement of protein bound Sertraline by other tightly bound drugs. Sertraline may interact with other drugs such as Cimetidine, CNS active drugs like Diazepam, Hypoglycemic drugs, Atenolol etc.

Contraindications

Sertraline is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any of the excipients of drug. In patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment is not recommended.

Side Effects

Sertraline may cause side effects like upset stomach, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, weight changes, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, pain, burning or tingling in the hands or feet, excitement, sore throat etc.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal studies did not provide any evidence of teratogenicity, the safety of Sertraline during human pregnancy has not been established. Sertraline is known to be excreted in breast milk. Its effects on the nursing infant have not yet been established. If treatment with Sertraline is considered necessary, discontinuation of breast-feeding should be considered.

Precautions & Warnings

Precaution should be taken in case of liver problems, kidney diseases, seizures, heart problems and any allergies. This drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Caution should be taken in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Caution is advised while using this product in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Do not take this drug if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor in the last five weeks. Risk of suicidal thinking and change of behavior may occur (close monitoring of the patient after 2 to 3 weeks of use is required).

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children.

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Available Brands

39 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
Andep Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	25 mg	Tablet	3.00
Andep Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	5.50
Andep Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100 mg	Tablet	10.00
Chear ACI Limited	25 mg	Tablet	3.50
Chear ACI Limited	50 mg	Tablet	7.00
Chear ACI Limited	100 mg	Tablet	10.07
Mudiral Opsonin Pharma Ltd.	25 mg	Tablet	3.01
Mudiral Opsonin Pharma Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	6.02
Repose Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100 mg	Tablet	11.00
Repose Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	7.00
Repose Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	25 mg	Tablet	3.50
Sartra Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	6.00
SB-Serta Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	6.00
Selotin The White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	5.00
Sera Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	4.02
Serofit Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	50 mg	Tablet	7.00
Serofit Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	25 mg	Tablet	3.50
Serolux SANDOZ (A Novartis Division)	25 mg	Tablet	4.10
Serolux SANDOZ (A Novartis Division)	50 mg	Tablet	7.10
Serolux SANDOZ (A Novartis Division)	100 mg	Tablet	11.20

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