Introduction
Chear 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 Chear 50
Side effects of Chear 50
How to use Chear 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. Chear 50 may be taken with... View More
How Chear 50 works
Chear 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 Chear 50?
If you miss a dose of Chear 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
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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