Serolux 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.20 (3 x 10: ৳ 336.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 112.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sertraline hydrochloride |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Serolux
- Anti-depressant Drug
- SSRI
- Sertraline
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
- 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
- Improvement of depression
- Reduction of Serotonin turnover in the brain
- Prolonged elimination half-life
Dosage & Administration
- 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 (ages 6-12 years old) with OCD
- Starting dosage for PMDD: 50 mg/day
- Continuous administration for PMDD patients
- Intermittent administration for PMDD patients
- Recommended interval between dose changes: one week
Interaction
- Potential effects of co-administration of drugs highly bound to plasma proteins
- Interactions with drugs such as Cimetidine, Diazepam, Hypoglycemic drugs, Atenolol
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
- Weight changes
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Pain
- Burning or tingling in the hands or feet
- Excitement
- Sore throat
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Excretion in breast milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding recommended if treatment is necessary
- Safety during human pregnancy not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Liver problems
- Kidney diseases
- Seizures
- Heart problems
- Allergies
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Caution in activities requiring alertness
- Elderly sensitivity
- Avoidance after taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Risk of suicidal thinking and behavioral changes
Therapeutic Class
- SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children