SERTRALINE

Overview

SERTRALINE is a Schedule H drug.
Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Usage

SERTRALINE is generally used to treat: Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with 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. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: restlessness, diarrhea, fast heart beat, incoordination, nausea, vomiting. If it is so consult with your healthcare provider.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SERTRALINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

SERTRALINE : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Loss Of Appetite, Body Excessive Sweating, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

SERTRALINE : Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Vomit, Eyes Pain, Eyes Swelling, Eyes Redness, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

SERTRALINE : Serotonin Syndrome, Skin Rash, Hallucinations, Loss Of Coordination, Fever, Agitation, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Disease Interactions

SERTRALINE can interfere with: Depression, Psychosis, Hyponatremia, Glaucoma, Acute Liver Failure, Bipolar Disorder, Vitamin K Deficiency, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopathy, Seizure, Diarrhoea, Acute Renal Failure, Anorexia Nervosa

Technical Classification

SERTRALINE is categorized as: SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SERTRALINE as Ingredient

ACTISER 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
ALARM 0.5MG TAB	SERTRALINE 0.5 MG
ALARM FORTE 0.5MG/50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALARM PLUS 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALPRAX FORTE 0.5MG/50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALPRAX PLUS 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALZEX FORTE 0.5MG/50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALZEX PLUS 0.25MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
ANXIT FORT 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ANXIT PLUS 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ANXIT PLUS TAB	SERTRALINE 25 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ANXIZAM PLUS 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
DAXID 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100 MG
DAXID 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25 MG
DAXID 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
DEPSERT 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
DEPSERT 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
DEPSERT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
ECCITE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
EPISOD 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
EPISOD 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
EPISOD 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
INOSERT 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
INOSERT 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
INOSERT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
L PEEZ S 0.25MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
LINCER 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
LINCER 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
LINCER 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
LINDEP 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
LINDEP 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
LUPISERT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
MENTOLIFT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
MISOL 200MG TAB	SERTRALINE 200.0 MG
NASH 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
NASH 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
NORMASET 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
NORMASET 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
OBZIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
OSMOSET 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
RELAX S 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
RELAX S TAB	ALPRAZOLAM 50.0 MG, SERTRALINE
RESTYL FORTE 0.5MG/50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
RESTYL PLUS 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
RETALIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
RETALIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
S R T 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
S R T 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
S R T 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SANTA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SANTA TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
SATE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SEDEPTINE 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SEDEPTINE 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SEDEPTINE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SEN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SENTA 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SENTA 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SENTA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SENTRAL 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SENTRAL PLUS 0.25MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
SERBEST 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERBEST 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERBEST 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERDEP 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERENA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERENATA 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERENATA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERENE 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERENE 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERENE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERENE	SERTRALINE 100 MG
SERLIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERLIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERLINE 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERLINE 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERLINE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERLY 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERLY 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERLY 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERMIND 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERNE 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERNE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SEROFLEX 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SEROFLEX 200MG TAB	SERTRALINE 200.0 MG
SEROFLEX 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SEROFLEX 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERONORM 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERONORM 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SEROTRA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SEROZAC 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERPAN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTA 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100 MG
SERTA 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25 MG
SERTA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
SERTACAD 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTACAD 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTAGRESS 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTAGRESS 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERTAGRESS 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTAJ 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTAKEM 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTAKEM AZ 0.25MG/50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
SERTAWIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
SERTEE 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100 MG
SERTEE 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERTEE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
SERTIL 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTIL 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTIMA 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTIMA 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERTIMA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTOP 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTOP 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SERTRAX 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SERTRAX 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SERTRAX 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SETALIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SETALIN 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SETALIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SETRA TAB	SERTRALINE
SETRAL 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
SETRAL 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
SETRAL 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
SETRALINE 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
STALIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
STALIN 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
STALIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
STEEL 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
STEEL 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
STYRO TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
TRALIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
TRIKA FORTE 0.5MG/50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
TRIKA PLUS 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
TRIKA PLUS TAB	SERTRALINE 25 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
UNITRAC 0.5MG/25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
VISERT 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
VISERT 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25.0 MG
VISERT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
XSERT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
ZANSERTA 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
ZENTALIN 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
ZENTALIN 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
ZERT OD 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100.0 MG
ZERT OD 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG
ZOSERT 100MG TAB	SERTRALINE 100 MG
ZOSERT 25MG TAB	SERTRALINE 25 MG
ZOSERT 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50 MG
ZOTRAL 50MG TAB	SERTRALINE 50.0 MG