Zosert 5050mg
Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Zosert 50 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Zosert 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Zosert 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Zosert 50 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Zosert 50 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zosert 50 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an und... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Zosert 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zosert 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Zosert 50 is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is prescribed for depression... View More
Uses of Zosert 50
- Depression
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Panic disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Anxiety
Side effects of Zosert 50
- Delayed ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Tremor
- Diarrhea
- Increased sweating
- Loss of appetite
How to use Zosert 50
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. Zosert 50 may be taken wit... View More
How Zosert 50 works
Zosert 50 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the... View More
What if you forget to take Zosert 50?
If you miss a dose of Zosert 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Zosert 50 affects you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Zosert 50 is very less.
- Inform your doctor if you experience decreased sex drive or difficulty having an orgasm.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Indication
Major Depressive illness, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Social anxiety... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Major Depressive Disorder; Obsessive compulsive disorder Adult: Initially, 50 mg daily, may increase in increments of 50 mg at wkly intervals. Ma... View More
Child Dose
Oral Obsessive compulsive disorder Child: 6-12 yr Initially, 25 mg once daily; 13-17 yr Initially, 50 mg once daily. May increase at intervals of at... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Sertraline is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any of the excipients of drug. Concurrent use or w/in 14 days o... View More
Mode of Action
Sertraline has a potent and selective inhibitory action on CNS neuronal reuptake of 5-HT resulting in increased 5-HT concentrations at the synaptic clef... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ family history of bipolar disorder, mania or hypomania; previous seizure disorder or condition predisposing to seizures (e.g. alcoholism, bra... View More
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea (13-24%),Nausea (13-30%),Headache (20-25%),Insomnia (12-28%),Ejaculation disorder (7-19%),Dizziness (6-17%),Dry mouth (6-16%),Fatigue (10... View More
Interaction
May increase risk of delirium when used with antimuscarinics. Increased risk of extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome when used wit... View More
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