Selotin 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (30's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sertraline hydrochloride |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Selotin
Categories
- Medication
- Antidepressant
Description
- Selotin is a medication 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), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Color Options
- N/A
Dimensions
- N/A
Functions
- Treatment of MDD
- Treatment of OCD
- Treatment of PD
- Treatment of PTSD
- Treatment of SAD
- Treatment of PMDD
Materials
- N/A
Technical Specifications
- Potent and selective inhibitory action on CNS neuronal reuptake of 5-HT
- Increased 5-HT concentrations at the synaptic clefts
- Facilitation of sustained activity at the postsynaptic receptor sites
- Prolonged elimination half-life allowing for once-daily administration
Design Elements
- N/A
Usability Features
- Once daily administration
- Recommended interval between dose changes is one week
Dosage
- Starting Dose: 50 mg for adults with MDD and OCD
- Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg for adults with MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD
- Starting Dose: 25 mg for adults with PD, PTSD, and SAD
- Starting Dose: 25 mg for pediatric patients with OCD
- Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg for pediatric patients with OCD
- Starting dosage for PMDD is 50 mg/day
- Continuous administration or intermittent administration for PMDD
- Dose adjustments for PMDD patients not responding to initial dosage
Interactions
- Potential effects of co-administration of drugs that are highly bound to plasma proteins
- Interaction with drugs such as Cimetidine, Diazepam, Hypoglycemic drugs, Atenolol
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any of the 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
- Excretion in breast milk
- Discontinuation of breast-feeding advised if treatment is necessary
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in case of liver problems, kidney diseases, seizures, heart problems, and allergies
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Caution in activities requiring alertness
- Caution in the elderly
- Avoid intake within five weeks of monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Risk of suicidal thinking and behavior
Therapeutic Class
- SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children