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Serta 25 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Composition: Sertraline
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Serta 25 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used to treatment of central nervous system disorders. It is used with caution in adults and children due to the risk of suicidal thoughts. This medicine is not recommended in the patients with a known history of allergy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Serta 25 MG Tablet

  • Decreased interest in sexual intercoursesevere
  • Abnormal ejaculationsevere
  • Aggression or angersevere
  • Diarrheasevere
  • Drowsinesssevere
  • Increased sweatingsevere
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Weight loss
  • Constipation
  • Painful urination
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Serta 25 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 4.5 to 8.4 hours.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in the patients receiving Serta 25 MG Tablet. Performing works that require mental alertness like driving vehicle or operating machinery is not recommended.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Occasional side effects like sleeplessness, restlessness should be monitored.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Serta 25 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Serta 25 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Daxid 25 MG Tablet
Pfizer Ltd.
Inosert 25 MG Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Tralin 25 MG Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Zosert 25 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Zotral 25 MG Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Serta 25 MG Tablet

  • Depression

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of depression like feeling sad, irritable and devoid of energy.

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder like repetitive thoughts and behaviour.

  • Panic disorder

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of panic disorder like sweating, breathing problem, weakness and numbness in hands.

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder which develop in a patient after a shocking or scary traumatic condition or an accident.

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder like severe depression, irritability, and tension before menstruation.

  • Social Anxiety Disorder

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of social anxiety disorder like extreme fear of being watched, red face or blushing, avoiding social situations and staying quite.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Serta 25 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Sertraline.

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

    Serta 25 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients for at least 14 days after discontinuation of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in the patients receiving central nervous system depressants due to the increase in the nervous system side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in the patients receiving Serta 25 MG Tablet. Performing works that require mental alertness like driving vehicle or operating machinery is not recommended.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Depression

    severe
    This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in the patients with depression. Patients caretakers should be educated about these symptoms. Any changes in the behavior should be reported to the doctor immediately.

  • Glaucoma

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in the patients with the history of glaucoma. Any symptoms of changes in the vision should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Serta 25 MG Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The treatment should be started at lower doses and increase the dose gradually based on the response. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Occasional side effects like sleeplessness, restlessness should be monitored.

General warnings

  • Suicidal thoughts

    - This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in the children, adolescents and young adults with the major depressive disorder or other psychiatric disorder. Patient's caretakers should be educated about the symptoms of depression. Any symptoms of change in the behavior should be reported to the doctor.

  • Weight loss

    - Significant weight loss is observed in the patients treated with this medicine. Frequent monitoring of body weight is necessary. Any changes in the body weight should be reported to the doctor.

  • Abnormal bleeding

    - This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding especially in the patients receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, and warfarin. Monitoring of blood cells count should be performed. Any symptoms of abnormal bleeding should be reported to the doctor.

  • Low sodium levels

    - This medicine is known to lower the sodium levels in the body. This risk is more in the elderly population and in the patients receiving diuretics. Monitoring of sodium levels should be performed. Any symptoms of unsteadiness, headache, difficulty in concentration should be reported to the doctor.

  • Hypomania or mania

    - A Small proportion of patients receiving this medication experienced mania or hypomanic symptoms. Any symptoms of change in the behavior should be reported to the doctor immediately. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms appear.

  • Seizures

    - Patients receiving this medication experienced seizures. It is not recommended in the patients with the history of unstable epilepsy. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms appear.

  • Withdrawal symptoms

    - This medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. It may cause withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, sleep disturbances and anxiety. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

  • Impaired liver function

    - This medicine should be used with caution in the patients with the mild to moderate liver injury. It is not recommended in the patients with the severe liver injury.

  • Pediatric use

    - This medicine is not recommended for the children less than 6 years of age.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical substances in the brain and thus helps in relieving the depressive symptoms.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H

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