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Setra 50mg Tablet

Sertraline (50mg)

₹1.86


Product Code: 9008
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Alchemist Life Science Ltd
Constituents

Sertraline (50mg)

Usage of Setra 50mg Tablet

Setra 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Low sexual desire
  • Delayed ejaculation
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Vomiting
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Diarrhea
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Stomach upset

Unit

1 Strip of 10 Tablet

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How to use Setra 50mg Tablet

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. Setra 50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Setra 50 mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Related Warnings

Setra 50 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

Setra 50 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Setra 50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Setra 50 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Setra 50 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Setra 50 mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as you may be given a smaller dose initially and then increased slowly as required.

Setra 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Setra 50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Setra 50 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Expert Advice

  • Setra 50 mg Tablet effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
  • It is one of the more effective and better tolerated antidepressant medication.
  • It causes less sleepiness than other antidepressants.
  • It has been proven safe for depressed patients with recent myocardial infarction or angina.
  • Don"t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Setra 50 mg Tablet affects you.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • The addiction/dependence potential of Setra 50 mg Tablet 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Setra addictive?

Setra is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Setra may cause effects like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting and shaking. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use and discontinuation

Q. Is Setra a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid?

No, Setra belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain and help improve depression

Q. Is Setra safe?

Setra is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Setra cause insomnia/hair loss/ weight gain or loss/acne/sick feeling?

Insomnia, headache, weight gain or weight loss and sick feeling are side effects reported with the use of Setra. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects

Q. Can I take Setra for anxiety?

Setra is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Setra for your anxiety complaints

Q. Is Setra a stimulant?

No, Setra belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It does not stimulate the brain, but improves depression by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain

Q. Can I take sertraline with diazepam/ Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)/ alcohol/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ mirtazapine/ amoxicillin/ Nyquil (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine)/ Co codamol (paracetamol and codeine)/ ibuprofen?

With tramadol there is an increased risk of hypertension, amitriptyline may possibly change the blood levels of fluoxetine, and alcohol may alter the effect of fluoxetine. No clinically observed drug interaction has been reported with diazepam, Co codamol, Nyquil, ibuprofen and mirtazapine. Please consult your doctor when using concomitantly

Q. How long can I take Setra/ Can I take Setra forever?

It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Does Setra expire?

Yes, like all drugs, Setra has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.Show moreShow less

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