Sertapik 25 Tablet

Composition of Sertapik 25 Tablet

Sertapik 25 Tablet contains Sertraline (25mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant class of medicines.

Uses of Sertapik 25 Tablet

Treatment of Depression Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Depression Sertapik 25 Tablet helps lift the low mood
• sadness
• and loss of interest that come with depression. It helps improve energy
• sleep
• and overall mood
• allowing people to get back to their routines
• enjoy daily activities again
• and feel more like themselves. Staying on treatment also lowers the chance of depression coming back
• helping patients maintain stability and move forward with their lives. In Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder For people with OCD
• Sertapik 25 Tablet reduces the unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that interfere with daily life. It helps quiet the cycle of obsessions and compulsions
• making it easier to focus
• relax
• and participate in normal activities at home
• school
• or work. With continued use
• it not only improves day-to-day functioning but also helps prevent symptoms from returning
• giving patients better long-term control. Show More

How Sertapik 25 Tablet works

Sertapik 25 Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take Sertapik 25 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sertapik 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Sertapik 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause fits, dangerous heart rhythm disturbance and coma, and is particularly dangerous with the older tricyclic medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sertapik 25 Tablet

Most side effects of Sertapik are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sertapik 25 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

These medicines take two to four weeks to begin working, and longer for the full effect. Stopping at two weeks because nothing has changed is the commonest mistake. Never stop suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal causes dizziness, electric-shock sensations, irritability and flu-like symptoms — your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Tell your doctor or go to hospital immediately if thoughts of harming yourself appear or worsen, particularly in the first weeks or after a dose change, and especially in anyone under twenty-five. Seek urgent care for agitation with fever, shivering, a racing heart, muscle twitching or confusion, particularly if more than one medicine affecting serotonin is being taken. Side effects are usually worst in the first fortnight and then settle.

Do not take Sertapik if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or started within the gap your doctor specifies after one.

Interactions with other medicines

Tramadol, triptans for migraine, linezolid, St John's wort and other antidepressants can together raise serotonin dangerously. Anti-inflammatory painkillers and blood thinners increase the bleeding risk when combined with this group.

How to store Sertapik 25 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Sertapik 25 Tablet

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Sertapik 25 Tablet affects you. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor if you experience decreased sex drive or difficulty having an orgasm. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antidepressant

Chemical class:

Tametralines