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Description
Sertraline 100mg Tablet (UK Generic) is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety disorder.
Drug Class:
– Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
General Mechanism of Action:
– Sertraline increases serotonin levels in the brain by blocking its reabsorption (reuptake) into nerve cells, which helps improve mood and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Common Forms:
– Oral tablets, available in 100mg strength.
Dosage Instructions:
– The typical adult dose is 50mg to 200mg per day, depending on the condition and individual response.
– The usual dose often starts at 50mg once daily and may be increased to 100mg or higher as advised by a healthcare professional.
– Tablets should be taken once daily, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction.
– Not suitable for patients with known hypersensitivity to sertraline or other SSRIs.
– Should not be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days of stopping them due to risk of severe interactions.
– May interact with other medications such as anticoagulants, other antidepressants, and certain painkillers.
– Sudden discontinuation may cause withdrawal symptoms; gradual dose reduction is recommended under medical supervision.
Sertraline 100mg Tablet (UK Generic) is used to treat depression and anxiety-related disorders by enhancing serotonin activity in the brain.
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