Sertal 100 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Sertraline hydrochloride
Company	Drug international ltd
Also available as	Sertal 50 mg tablet Sertal 25 mg tablet

Indications

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

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.

Dosage & Administration

Adults starting dose: 50 mg
Adults therapeutic range: 50-200 mg
Pediatric Patients starting dose: 25 mg
Pediatric Patients therapeutic range: 50-200 mg
Interval between dose changes: one week
Starting dosage for PMDD: 50 mg/day
Dosage flexibility for PMDD based on patient response

Interaction

Potential effects of co-administration of drugs that are highly bound to plasma proteins

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any excipients
Moderate to severe hepatic impairment

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety during human pregnancy not established, excreted in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Liver problems
Kidney diseases
Seizures
Heart problems
Allergies
Dizziness or drowsiness
Caution during activities requiring alertness
Use in the elderly
Avoid with monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Risk of suicidal thinking and behavior changes