Sert Tablet 100mg

About Sert Tablet 100mg

Sert Tablet 100mg Uses

• Major depressive disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Sert Tablet 100mg Benefits

• Lifts low mood and restores interest in daily activities
• Reduces the frequency and intensity of panic attacks
• Once daily dosing fits easily into a normal routine
• Generally better tolerated than older tricyclic antidepressants
• Effective for both short term flare ups and long term maintenance

What Experts Say

Psychiatrists across Pakistan frequently choose Sertraline for patients starting antidepressant treatment because it has a favorable side effect profile compared with older tricyclic antidepressants. It works by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, gradually restoring a more stable mood and reducing excessive worry.

Most patients need four to six weeks of consistent daily dosing before the full antidepressant effect becomes clear, even though sleep and energy sometimes improve sooner. Doctors usually start at a lower dose and increase it gradually, since a sudden jump to a high dose raises the chance of nausea and restlessness early on.

Physicians routinely warn young adults and teenagers about a small increased risk of suicidal thoughts in the first few weeks of treatment, especially before dose adjustments settle. Sertraline should never be stopped abruptly, since doing so can trigger dizziness, irritability and flu like symptoms known as discontinuation syndrome.

Drug Class

• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
• Antidepressant, also used for anxiety and panic disorders

Sert Tablet 100mg formula

• Sertraline Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Sert Tablet 100mg?

• Take one tablet daily at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Usually taken in the morning, though a doctor may advise evening dosing if it causes drowsiness
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice, even if feeling better
• Missed doses should not be doubled up the next day

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors: Contraindicated, combining raises the risk of dangerous serotonin syndrome
• Other SSRIs, SNRIs and triptans: Increase serotonin syndrome risk when combined
• NSAIDs, aspirin and warfarin: Raise the risk of bleeding when used with Sertraline
• Pimozide: Contraindicated due to serious heart rhythm risk
• St John's Wort: Herbal supplement that can add to serotonin syndrome risk

Risks and warnings

• Suicidal thoughts: Young adults and teenagers need close monitoring in the first weeks of treatment
• Serotonin syndrome: Risk rises when combined with other serotonergic medicines
• Abrupt stopping: Can trigger dizziness, irritability and flu like discontinuation symptoms
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if a doctor confirms the benefit outweighs the risk
• Bleeding risk: Caution with blood thinners or long term NSAID use
• Liver impairment: Dose adjustment needed in patients with liver disease

Sert Tablet 100mg Side Effects

• Nausea, especially in the first few weeks
• Diarrhea or upset stomach
• Insomnia or vivid dreams
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Sexual dysfunction or reduced libido
• Excessive sweating
• Mild tremor
• Suicidal thoughts, especially in younger patients
• Serotonin syndrome symptoms such as agitation, rapid heartbeat and high fever
• Allergic reaction with rash, swelling or difficulty breathing

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct heat
• Keep in the original blister pack until use
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the printed expiry date