Leaflet ASERTIN 100mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: depression; anxiety disorders
Route of administration: oral
Substance: sertraline (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
ATC: N06AB06 (Nervous system | Antidepressants | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Sertraline is a medication used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety disorder. It belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), working by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood.
Sertraline is taken orally, usually once daily, with or without food. The initial dose is gradually adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's response and the condition being treated.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, and decreased sexual desire. In rare cases, it may cause more serious reactions, such as serotonin syndrome (a potentially severe condition caused by excess serotonin) or suicidal thoughts, especially at the start of treatment or when changing the dose.
Sertraline should not be stopped abruptly, as this can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, dizziness, or sleep disturbances. It is important for patients to follow their doctor's instructions carefully and report any side effects or changes in mood.
General data about ASERTIN 100mg
- Substance: sertraline
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2014
- Commercial code: W53111003
- Concentration: 100mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).
Pharmaceutical forms available for sertraline
Concentrations available for sertraline
- 100mg
- 20mg/ml
- 25mg
- 50mg