Serolux 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.10 (5 x 10: ৳ 205.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 41.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sertraline hydrochloride |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
| Also available as |
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
Inhibition of CNS neuronal reuptake of 5-HT leading to increased 5-HT concentrations at 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/Intermittent dosing options
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
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Pain
- Burning or tingling in 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
- Activities requiring alertness
- Elderly use caution
- Avoid with monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Risk of suicidal thinking and behavior changes
Therapeutic Class
SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 30°C, Keep out of the reach of children