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Zesert (Sertraline)
Size
30’s ,
Composition

Each Vial Contains

Sertraline 50mg & 100mg

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Description

Highlights

  • Effectively used to treat depression with the minimal side effects and higher efficacy.
  • Increases the level of Serotonin in the brain which enhances the mood.
  • Lesser side effects in comparison to other SSRIs

Description

Sertraline is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the level of Serotonin in the brain thus enhances the mood stability. It is used in various indications including Major Depressive Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Panic Disorders etc.

Dosage and Administration:

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Indication Starting Dose Maximum Dose
Major Depressive Disorder 50 mg Per Day 200 mg Per Day
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder 25 mg Per Day (age 6-12)
50 mg per day (Age ≥ 13)
200 mg Per Day
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
25 mg Per Day 200 mg Per Day
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
(Continuous Dosing)
50 mg Per Day 150 mg Per Day
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
(Intermitted Dosing)
50 mg Per Day during
Luteal Phase Only
100 mg Per Day during
Luteal Phase Only

Pregnancy Category

Category C: Sertralineshould be used in pregnancy only when potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus

Contraindications

  • With known hypersensitivity to sertraline
  • Taking pimozide
  • Taking disulfiram
  • Taking, or within 14 days of stopping, MAOIs, (including the MAOIs linezolid and intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome