Sertima 100

Composition of Sertima 100

Sertima 100 contains Sertraline (100mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant class of medicines.

Uses of Sertima 100

• Sertima 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression
• anxiety disorder
• phobia
• post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Key benefits

• Effective for depression and anxiety disorders
• Also relieves nerve pain and prevents migraine
• Usually taken once a day

How Sertima 100 works

Sertima 100 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 in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

How to take Sertima 100

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. Sertima 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Sertima 100

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

• Low sexual desire Delayed ejaculation Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Vomiting Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) Nausea Weight gain Diarrhea Erectile dysfunction Stomach upset

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 Sertima 100

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 Sertima 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 Sertima 100

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

Expert advice for Sertima 100

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Sertima 100 Tablet effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.</div></li> <li>It is one of the more effective and better tolerated antidepressant medication.</li> <li>It causes less sleepiness than other antidepressants.</li> <li><div>It has been proven safe for depressed patients with recent myocardial infarction or angina.</div></li> <li><div>Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Sertima 100 Tablet affects you.</div></li> <li><div>Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.</div></li> <li>The addiction/dependence potential of Sertima 100 Tablet is very less.</li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you experience decreased sex drive or difficulty having an orgasm.</div></li> <li><div>Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antidepressant

Drug class:

Antidepressant