Seronex 50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults:
    • Starting Dose: 50 mg
    • Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg
  • Pediatric Patients (ages 6-12 years old):
    • Starting Dose: 25 mg
    • Therapeutic Range: 50-200 mg
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD):
    • Starting dosage: 50 mg/day
    • Continuous usage recommendations
    • Intermittent usage recommendations

Interaction

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any of the excipients of the drug. Not recommended in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment.

Side Effects

  • Upset stomach
  • Diarrhea
  • 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 has not been established. Excreted in breast milk.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution for liver problems
  • Caution for kidney diseases
  • Caution for seizures
  • Caution for heart problems
  • Caution for allergies
  • May cause dizziness or drowsiness
  • Caution in activities requiring alertness
  • Caution in the elderly
  • Avoid if taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor in the last five weeks
  • Risk of suicidal thinking and change of behavior

Therapeutic Class

SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs

Storage Conditions

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

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