Introduction:
Doctors recommend sert tablets for patients who are suffering from various mental or mood disorders(depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. It is also used for patients with premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
Manufactured By:
Dosage Form:
- Tablets
Ingredient:
It contains Sertraline Hcl as an active ingredient in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
How does it Work?
There are neurotransmitters in the brain known as serotonin. the sertraline by inhibiting the uptake of serotonin into neurons, this mechanism assures the availability of serotonin in the brain.
Sert tablets Uses:
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Sert Tablets Side Effects:
Common Side effects:
- Insomnia
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- decreased libido(decrease in sexual desire)
- Dry mouth
Rare Side Effects:
- Hallucination
- Agitation
- Rapid heartbeats
- Fever
- Bleeding
Warnings and Precautions:
Use it with caution, if you are allergic to this medication. keep in contact with the doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant.
Talk to the doctor if you are in a breastfeeding era.
Share your medical history to the doctor.
If you are already taking some medicines inform the doctor about it. Because Sert tablets may interact with other medicines which is not good for health.
Sert Tablets Dosage:
Use according to the doctor’s recommendation.
Overdose:
If you have taken more than the prescribed by the doctor. Seek medical help.
Missed Dose:
if you have missed the dose, take it if the time to the next dose is far otherwise don’t double it to cover the missed one.
Storage:
Keep it in a cool and dry place.
Keep it away from children.
Protect it from the sun.
keep it away from moisture.
Price in Pakistan:
The Price of Sert tablets in Pakistan is Rs 418
Disclaimer:
This article is just for information purposes only. Consult a doctor for a prescription.