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Borvit Tab
October 13, 2022
Zesert (Sertraline)
| Pack Size: | 30’s |
|---|---|
| Composition | 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
