Sertraline hydrochloride tablets uses

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Indications and Usage for Sertraline ER Tablets Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [See Clinical Studies (14)]: • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder (PD) • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Related/similar drugs Sertraline ER Tablets Dosage and Administration Dosage in Patients with MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD The recommended initial dosage and maximum sertraline hydrochloride dosage in patients with MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD are displayed in Table 1 below. A dosage of 25 mg or 50 mg per day is the initial therapeutic dosage. For adults and pediatric patients, subsequent dosages may be increased in case of an inadequate response in 25 to 50 mg per day increments once a week, depending on tolerability, up to a maximum of 200 mg per day. Given the 24-hour elimination half-life of sertraline hydrochloride, the recommended interval between dose changes is one week. Dosage in Patients with PMDD The recommended starting sertraline hydrochloride dosage in adult women with PM...

What Is Sertraline and How Does It Work? Commonly called "Zoloft," this medication falls under a category of medications called SSRIs. SSRIs are medications that are believed to restore ZOLOFT and other Zoloft is available by prescription only. Sertraline is available under the following different brand names: Zoloft What Are Dosages of Sertraline? Dosages of Sertraline Should Be Given As Follows: Dosage Forms & Strengths Tablets • 25mg • 50mg • 100mg Oral concentrate • 20mg/mL Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (Depression) • Initial: 50 mg orally once/day • May increase by 25 mg at 1-week intervals; not to exceed 200 mg once/day • Geriatric: 25 mg orally once/day initially; may increase by 25 mg every 2-3 days; not to exceed 200 mg once/day • Alzheimer Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Initial: 50 mg orally once/day • May increase by 25 mg at 1-week intervals; not to exceed 200 mg once/day • Less than 6 years: Safety and efficacy not established • 6-12 years: 25 mg orally once/day initially • 12-17 years: 50 mg orally once/day initially; May increase by 50 mg once/day at 1-week intervals to no more than 200 mg once/day give once at bedtime if Treatment for Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Initial: 25 mg orally once/day Treatment for Premenstrual Syndrome(Off-label) • 0.25 mg orally once every 6-12 hours; initiate treatment on day 16-18 of menses (not to exceed 3-4 mg/day); ta...

Dosage Forms Strengths tablets (Zoloft, generic) • 25mg • 50mg • 100mg capsules (generic) • 150mg • 200mg oral solution (Zoloft, generic) • 20mg/mL Major depressive disorder Indicated for major depressive disorder (MDD) Tablets • Initial dose: 50 mg PO qDay • May increase by 25 mg at weekly intervals; not to exceed 200 mg qDay Capsules • Do not use to initiate treatment; only available as 150-mg or 200-mg doses • Use another sertraline HCl product for initial dosage, titration, and dosages below 150 mg qDay • Refer to prescribing information of other sertraline HCl products for the recommended dosage for those products • May initiate capsules in patients receiving 100 mg or 125 mg of another sertraline HCl product for at least 1 week • Recommended dosage: 150 mg or 200 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 200 mg qDay Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Indicated for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Tablets • Initial dose: 50 mg PO qDay • May increase by 25 mg at weekly intervals; not to exceed 200 mg qDay Capsules • Do not use to initiate treatment; only available as 150-mg or 200-mg doses • Use another sertraline HCl product for initial dosage, titration, and dosages below 150 mg qDay • Refer to prescribing information of other sertraline HCl products for the recommended dosage for those products • May initiate capsules in patients receiving 100 mg or 125 mg of another sertraline HCl product for at least 1 week • Recommended dosage: 150 mg or 200 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 200 mg qDay P...

Sertraline belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet • Solution • Capsule

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse • failure to discharge semen (in men) • inability to have or keep an erection • loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance Less common or rare • Aggressive reaction • breast tenderness or enlargement • confusion • convulsions • diarrhea • drowsiness • dryness of the mouth • fast talking and excited feelings or actions that are out of control • fever • inability to sit still • increase in body movements • increased sweating • increased thirst • lack of energy • loss of bladder control • mood or behavior changes • muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities • nosebleeds • overactive reflexes • racing heartbeat • red or purple spots on the skin • restlessness • shivering • skin rash, hives, or itching • sudden loss of consciousness • unusual or sudden body or facial movements or postures • unusual secretion of milk (in females) Incidence not known • Bleeding gums • blindness • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin • bloating • blood in the urine • bloody, black, or tarry stools • blue-yellow color blindness • blurred vision • chest pain, discomfort, or tightness • chills • clay-colored stools • cough or hoarseness • darkened urine • decreased urine output • decreased vision • delayed or inability to have an orgasm • depressed mood • difficulty with breathing • difficulty with speaking • difficulty with swallowing • drooling • ...