Rollosert 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Rollosert 50 MG Description
Rollosert 50 mg tablet is a prescription antidepressant medication. The active ingredient in Rollosert 50 mg tablets is sertraline. This medicine is used to manage various conditions, including major
depressive disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, as well as premenstrual dysphoric depression (PMS), social anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Depression is a mood disorder that is characterised by symptoms of persistent sadness, loneliness, anger, etc. The mode of action of Rollosert tablets is by calming overworked nerves in the brain and improving mood and memory. Directions for use of Rollosert tablets should be strictly followed. This medicine should be taken at a fixed time every day to ensure a stable level of medication in the body. The course of treatment should be completed before stopping. Abrupt discontinuation of Rollosert tablets is not advised. The doctor will gradually decrease the dosage before stopping the medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, palpitations, sleep disturbances, anxiety, etc. The doctor should be informed about the user’s medical history and current medications to check for interaction issues. Usage of Rollosert 50 mg tablets should be carefully monitored because this medicine can cause dependency in some people and increase suicidal behaviour in young adults and children.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹47.91 |
You Save | ₹6.53 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Sertraline(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Panic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Social anxiety disorder, Obssessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMS), Premature ejaculation |
Side effects | Insomnia, Blurry vision, Confusion, Memory problems, Delayed ejaculation, Low sex desire |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Rollosert 50 MG
- As per CDSCO and USFDA, Rollosert 50 mg tablet are used to:
- Treat symptoms of major depressive disorder
- Treat panic and social anxiety disorders
- Treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMS)
- Treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Manage generalised anxiety disorder
- Manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Contraindications of Rollosert 50 MG
- Do not take Rollosert 50 mg tablets or use caution:
- If you have any known hypersensitive reaction to sertraline. Rollosert 50 mg tablet can cause itching, rashes, swelling (of the face, eyes, lips, throat), difficulty breathing, and other allergies
- If you have a history of alcohol addiction or substance abuse
- If you have a mild liver condition, Rollosert 50 mg tablets should be approached with caution. It is not recommended in persons with end-stage liver disease
- If you have suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm
- If you are a child or adolescent under 18, Rollosert 50 mg tablet is prescribed ONLY in cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Side effects of Rollosert 50 MG
- Side effects of Rollosert 50 mg tablets include:
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigues
- Blurry vision
- Dizziness
- Changes in sexual drive
Precautions and Warnings of Rollosert 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are an older adult over 65. The effects of this medicine last longer due to slow metabolism.
- You have kidney disorders. This medicine should be used with precaution even though it is safe.
- You are experiencing any suicidal thoughts after taking Rollosert tablets.
- You experience a low sex drive or other sexual dysfunctions.
- You have angle-closure glaucoma, an eye disorder. Rollosert medicine can increase fluid pressure in the eye and cause blindness.
- You have a seizure disorder (fits). Rollosert tablets should be used with caution.
- You have a history of bleeding disorder.
- You are using any herbal, Ayurvedic medicines or supplements like St. John’s Wort. It can cause serious side effects.
Mode of Action of Rollosert 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Rollosert 50 MG
- Take Rollosert 50 mg tablets exactly in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage of Rollosert 50 mg tablets, even if you do not notice any changes.
- Take Rollosert 50 mg tablets at a fixed time every day. This helps maintain steady levels of the medication in the body.
- Take Rollosert 50 mg tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- The pills should not be crushed, chewed or broken.
- You can take the Rollosert 50 mg tablets before or after meals.
- Do not stop using Rollosert 50 mg tablets abruptly as it can cause some mild side effects.
Interactions of Rollosert 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take Rollosert tablets with disulfiram (medication used to treat alcohol addiction) because sertraline oral concentrate has alcohol, which can cause severe vomiting.
- Avoid other similar medicines that increase levels of serotonin in the body, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans, etc. The combined effect of these medicines with Rollosert tablets can lead to serotonin toxicity, causing life-threatening side effects like vomiting, high heart rate, and even death....
- Using Rollosert tablets with medications like aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners (warfarin), antiplatelet medicines, etc., can lead to an increased risk of bleeding....
- Consuming Rollosert tablets with other antidepressants like methylene blue, linezolid, etc., can lower the metabolism of serotonin, which can be fatal.
- Taking Rollosert tablets with the antipsychotic medicine pimozide can cause bleeding or bruising.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid cola drinks, chocolate and food items with caffeine. They increase serotonin levels and may result in serotonin syndrome, a serious condition marked by symptoms like high fever, agitation, vomiting, nausea, fast heartbeat, trembling, sweating, and sudden jerky movements of the muscles....
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Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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References
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