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What is SERTEE 50MG?
- SERTEE 50MG contains Sertraline which belongs the group of medicines called Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
What SERTEE 50MG is used for?
It is used to treat,
- depression and prevention of recurrence of depression
- social anxiety disorder
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- panic disorder
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking SERTEE 50MG, if you:
- are allergic to SERTEE 50MG or any other ingredients of this medicine
- have epilepsy (fit) or a history of seizures
- have suffered from manic depressive illness (bipolar disorder) or schizophrenia
- have or previously had thoughts of harming or killing yourself
- have Serotonin Syndrome
- have low sodium level in your blood
- have liver disease
- have diabetes
- have suffered from bleeding disorders
- having electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)
- have eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
- have heart problems
- consume alcohol
- SERTEE 50MG will only be given to you when pregnant if your doctor considers that the benefit for you is greater than any possible risk to the developing baby
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor before taking this medicine
- SERTEE 50MG must only be used to treat children and adolescents suffering from OCD aged 6-17 years old
- SERTEE 50MG may influence your ability to drive or use machines
- You should therefore not drive or operate machinery, until you know how this medication affects your ability to perform these activities
Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as,
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), like moclobemide (to treat depression)
- Products containing the amino acid tryptophan
- tramadol,to treat severe pain
- fentanyl, mivacurium and suxamethonium used in anaesthesia or to treat chronic pain
- sumatriptan used to treat migraines
- blood thinning medicine (warfarin)
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) to treat pain/arthritis
- diuretics
- phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine to treat epilepsy
- medicines to treat diabetes (tolbutamide)
- cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole to treat excessive stomach acid, ulcers and heartburn
- lithium to treat mania and depression
- amitriptyline, nortriptyline, nefazodone, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine to treat depression
- perphenazine, levomepromazine and olanzapine to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders
- verapamil, diltiazem, flecainide, propafenone to treat high blood pressure, chest pain or regulate the rate and rhythm of the heart
- rifampicin, clarithromycin, erythromycin to treat bacterial infections
- ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole to treat fungal infections
- protease inhibitors such as ritonavir, telaprevir to treat HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
- medicines used to prevent nausea and vomiting after an operation or chemotherapy (aprepitant)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you
- Take your medication once daily either in the morning or evening
The recommended dose is:
Adults:
Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- For depression and OCD, the usual effective dose is 50 mg/day
- The daily dose may be increased in 50 mg increments and at intervals of at least one week over a period of weeks
- The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day
Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:
- For panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, treatment should be started at 25 mg/day, and increased to 50 mg/day after one week
- The daily dose then may be increased in 50 mg increments over a period of weeks.
- The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
- Children aged 6 to 12: the recommended starting dose is 25 mg daily
- After one week, your doctor may increase this to 50 mg daily. The maximum dose is 200 mg daily
- Adolescents aged 13 to 17: the recommended starting dose is 50 mg daily
- The maximum dose is 200 mg daily
If you take more SERTEE 50MG
- If you accidentally take too much SERTEE 50MG contact your doctor at once or go to the nearest hospital casualty department
If you forget to take SERTEE 50MG
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
- If you forget to take a dose, do not take the missed dose
- Just take the next dose at the right time
If you stop taking SERTEE 50MG
- Do not stop taking SERTEE 50MG unless your doctor tells you to
- Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
- severe skin rash that causes blistering, (this can affect the mouth and tongue)
- allergic reaction or allergy, such as an itchy skin rash, breathing problems, wheezing, swollen eyelids, face or lips
- agitation, confusion, diarrhoea, high temperature and blood pressure, excessive sweating and rapid heartbeat
- yellow skin and eyes which may mean liver damage
- depressive symptoms with ideas of harming or killing yourself (suicidal thoughts)
- feelings of restlessness and are not able to sit or stand still after you start to take SERTEE 50MG
- have a fit (seizure)
- have a manic episode
- sore throat, anorexia, increased appetite
- depression, feeling strange, nightmare, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, decreased sexual interest, teeth grinding
- numbness and tingling, shaking, muscle tense, abnormal taste, lack of attention
- visual disturbance, ringing in ears
- palpitations, hot flush, yawning
- abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation
- rash, increased sweating, muscle pain, erectile dysfunction, chest pain
- joint pain
- malaise
- chest cold, runny nose
- low thyroid hormones
- hallucination, feeling so happy, lack of caring, thinking abnormal, aggression
- convulsion, involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal coordination, moving a lot, amnesia, decreased feeling, speech disorder, dizziness while standing up, passing out, migraine
- enlarged pupil
- ear pain, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, flushing
- breathing difficulty, possible wheezing, shortness of breath, nose bleed
- intestine problem, ear infection, cancer, swollen glands, high cholesterol, low blood sugar
- physical symptoms due to stress or emotions, drug dependence, paranoia, suicidal thoughts, sleep walking, premature ejaculation
- abnormal movements, difficulty moving, increased sensation, sensory disturbance
- glaucoma, tear problem, spots in front of eyes, double vision, light hurts eye, blood in the eye
- heart attack, slow heartbeat, heart problem, poor circulation of arms and legs, closing of throat, breathing fast, breathing slow, difficulty talking, hiccups
- blood in stool, sore mouth, tongue ulceration, tooth disorder, tongue problem, mouth ulceration, problems with liver function,
- skin problem with blisters, hair rash, hair texture abnormal, skin odour abnormal, bone disorder
- decreased urination, urinary hesitation, blood in urine
- excessive vaginal bleeding, dry vaginal area, red painful penis and foreskin, genital discharge, prolonged erection, breast discharge
- hernia, drug tolerance decreased, difficulty walking, semen abnormal, increase in blood cholesterol levels, injury, relaxation of blood vessels procedure
- suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviours
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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