Chear 50 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sertraline hydrochloride
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Chear 25 mg tablet Chear 100 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of Major depressive disorder (MDD)
  • Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Treatment of Panic disorder (PD)
  • Treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Treatment of Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
  • Treatment of 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:
    • 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
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD):
    • Starting dosage for PMDD is 50 mg/day
    • Continuous dosing
    • Intermittent dosing

Interaction

Potential effects of co-administration of drugs that are highly bound to plasma proteins. Possible interactions with drugs such as Cimetidine, CNS active drugs, Hypoglycemic drugs, Atenolol.

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any of the excipients of the drug
  • Moderte 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 has not been established. Excreted in breast milk. Discontinuation of breast-feeding should be considered.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Liver problems
  • Kidney diseases
  • Seizures
  • Heart problems
  • Allergies
  • Dizziness or drowsiness
  • Caution while driving or using machinery
  • Elderly sensitivity
  • Contraindicated with 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.

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