Sertralin Krka
Sertralin Krka contains sertraline, a medication that helps treat depression and anxiety disorders.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Sertraline hydrochloride
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the typical starting dose is 50 mg daily, which can be gradually increased by your doctor up to a maximum of 200 mg daily. For panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD, start with 25 mg daily for one week before increasing to 50 mg. For children (6-17) with OCD, the starting dose is 25-50 mg daily, with a maximum of 200 mg daily.
Method
You can take Sertralin Krka tablets with or without food, once a day, either in the morning or evening.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 200 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Insomnia or sleepiness
- •Dizziness or headache
- •Diarrhea, nausea, or dry mouth
- •Failure to ejaculate (in men)
- •Fatigue
- •Anxiety or nervousness
- •Tremors or muscle problems (like increased movement, muscle tension, difficulty walking, muscle cramps)
- •Indigestion or stomach pain
- •Increased sweating or skin rash
- •Irregular periods (in women) or erection problems (in men)
- •Heart palpitations or hot flushes
RARE
- •Severe skin reactions with blisters (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome) – seek medical help immediately.
- •Allergic reactions with swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or itching.
- •Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice), indicating liver problems.
- •Thoughts of self-harm or suicide – seek medical help immediately.
- •Seizures, confusion, or severe restlessness (akathisia).
- •Serotonin syndrome: agitation, confusion, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating, diarrhea (especially if taking other medicines).
- •Unusual movements or difficulty moving, fainting spells, sudden severe headache.
- •Heart attack or abnormal heart rhythm.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sertraline or any other ingredients, or if you are taking MAO inhibitors (like selegiline, moclobemide, linezolid) or pimozide.
- Talk to your doctor if you have epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, diabetes, liver problems, or if you have had thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
- If you suddenly stop taking this medicine, you might experience withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, numbness, or anxiety. Always reduce the dose gradually under your doctor's supervision.
- Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice during treatment with Sertralin Krka.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have children, discuss this with your doctor before taking Sertralin Krka, as it may affect the baby or fertility.