Additional information
| Therapeutic Segment | Antidepressants |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Specialities | Neurologist, Physician, Psychiatrist |
Belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is prescribed for depression and anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
- In the Treatment of Panic disorder
- In the Treatment of Anxiety disorder
- In the Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- In Treatment of Phobia
- In the Treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder
- In the Treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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.
Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of a natural chemical called serotonin in the brain.
Sertraline improves or relieves the symptoms of depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder via the inhibition of serotonin reuptake. Clinical studies have shown that it improves cognition in depressed patients.
It has less sedative, anticholinergic, and cardiovascular effects than tricyclic antidepressant drugs because it does not exert significant anticholinergic, antihistamine, or adrenergic (alpha1, alpha2, beta) blocking activity. The onset of action and beneficial effects are usually noticed after 4-6 weeks, for reasons that are not fully understood and currently under investigation
As directed by physician
