Sertralin Hexal
Sertralin Hexal is a medication used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, and OCD.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Sertraline hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Hexal A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: Usually 50 mg per day. Children (6-12 years) for OCD: Starting dose is 25 mg per day, increasing to 50 mg after one week. Adolescents (13-17 years) for OCD: Starting dose is 50 mg per day.
Method
Take one tablet once a day, either in the morning or evening, with or without food. You can split the tablet.
Important
Maximum 200 mg per day for adults and children/adolescents.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Insomnia
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Dry mouth
- •Fatigue
- •Changes in appetite (increased or decreased)
- •Anxiety
- •Trembling
- •Muscle problems (like stiffness or twitching)
- •Numbness or tingling
- •Vision problems
- •Heart palpitations
- •Increased sweating
- •Stomach pain, constipation, or vomiting
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Irregular menstrual periods
RARE
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- •Severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of face or neck)
- •Serotonin syndrome (symptoms include agitation, rapid heartbeat, fever)
- •Seizures
- •Manic episodes
- •Hallucinations or aggression
- •Low blood sodium
- •Liver disease (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- •Bleeding (e.g., in stools or vagina)
- •Pancreatitis
- •Glaucoma (increased eye pressure)
- •Heart attack or abnormal heart rhythms
- •Lung scarring
- •Muscle breakdown
- •Bone fractures
- •Weight loss
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have a severe rash or allergic reactions (such as facial swelling or difficulty breathing).
- Do not use this medicine if you are taking or have recently taken certain antidepressants (MAO inhibitors) or pimozide. Ask your doctor.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately or go to a hospital.
- Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome (such as agitation, confusion, fast heartbeat, fever, heavy sweating, diarrhea).
- If you have liver disease, your doctor may reduce your dose.
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- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without your doctor's guidance to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- Do not drink grapefruit juice during treatment, as it can increase the amount of sertraline in your body.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Serotonergic. A significant adverse effect is low serum sodium level. Increases risk of falls. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 12.2.2024)