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Serta 100mg Tablets 15'S

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Serta 100 MG Description

Serta 100 mg, available as tablets, is mainly used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attack, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder. It is also used to rel

ieve the symptoms of the premenstrual dysphoric disorder, such as mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Serta 100 mg comes under selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of antidepressants that works by increasing the amounts of serotonin in the brain, which helps maintain mental balance.

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Product Summary

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ContainsSertraline(100.0 Mg)
UsesIt is used for the following Depression Anxiety Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Sometimes it also treats headaches and sexual problems.
Side effectsnausea, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, dry mouth, heartburn, loss of appetite, weight changes, dizziness, excessive tiredness, headache, nervousness, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, changes in sex drive or ability, excessive sweating.
TherapyANTI-DEPRESSANT
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uses

Uses of Serta 100 MG

  • It is used for the following:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Social anxiety disorder ( SAD)
  • It is also used for headaches and the treatment of sexual problems.
contraindications

Contraindications of Serta 100 MG

Serta 100 mg is contraindicated in: In patients taking pimozide. In patients taking, or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs such as linezolid and intravenous methylene blue as it might increase the ris...
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sideEffects

Side effects of Serta 100 MG

  • The following are the side effects of Serta 100 mg:
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Vomiting
  • difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
  • dry mouth
  • Heartburn
  • loss of appetite
  • weight changes
  • Dizziness
  • excessive tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nervousness
  • uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
  • changes in sex drive or ability
  • excessive sweating
  • Sexual dysfunction
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Serta 100 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Serta 100 mg during pregnancy?
A:
No. One should not take Serta 100 mg during pregnancy.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Serta 100 mg while breastfeeding?
A:
No. It is not recommended to consume Serta 100 mg while breastfeeding as it can affect the developing child as it can excrete breast milk. There can also be other side effects like restlessness, sleepiness.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Serta 100 mg?
A:
No. It is not recommended to drive or do any other activities which requires mental alertness, such as operating machinery while taking Serta 100 mg.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Serta 100 mg?
A:
No Serta 100 mg with alcohol may cause excessive drowsiness.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • Patients with depressive symptoms should be screened for bipolar disorder as Serta 100 mg may cause hypomania in such patients. Serta 100 mg is not prescribed for patients with bipolar disorder.
  • Patients with a seizure disorder should take Serta 100 mg with caution. One should consult a doctor before taking the medicine.
  • Serta 100 mg should be used with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorders, liver or kidney damage, heart disease, bleeding disorder, diabetes and angle-closure glaucoma.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Serta 100 MG

How Does It Work?

Serta 100 mg is an antidepressant of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It mainly acts by increasing serotonin levels, a chemical messenger in the brain. An increase of serotonin ...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Serta 100 MG

  • Serta 100 mg is available in tablets and a concentrated liquid. It can be taken orally with or without food. Also, one must follow the direction advised by the doctor.
interactions

Interactions of Serta 100 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Serta 100 mg react with the following drugs.
  • Pimozide - drugs highly bound to plasma protein may increase the risk of QTc prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias
  • Phenytoin- Phenytoin is a narrow therapeutic index drug. Serta 100 mg may increase phenytoin concentrations.
  • Antiplatelet agents ( aspirin, heparin, warfarin)- Increases the risk of bleeding.
  • Other SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans etc.- Increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

Interactions with food items

  • Serta 100 mg should not be consumed with cola drinks, chocolates and caffeine-containing food items as it can result in serotonin syndrome.
  • The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include high fever, agitation, vomiting, nausea, rapid heartbeat, trembling, sweating, and weird muscle movements.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Serta 100 MG

Serta 100 mg should be kept in a tightly-closed container stored at room temperature. It should not be kept in a moist environment. It should be kept out of reach of children.
dosage

Dosage of Serta 100 MG

Overdose

  • Following are the symptoms of Serta 100 mg overdose -
  • drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, confusion, fast heartbeat, shivering, severe muscle stiffness or twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, excessive tire...
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  • Serta 100 mg increases the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour in young adult patients. Such patients should be closely monitored.

Missed a Dose

On missing a dose, one must skip the missed dose should take the next dose on time. Avoid taking a double dose. One must avoid missing doses as this could make treatment less effective. There can be w...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
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Dr. Rashika Tripathi

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Vijay Y

MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Is Serta 100 mg habit forming?

A: No, it is not habit-forming. It has minimal addiction\dependence potential.

Q: Can Serta 100 mg make you gain weight?

  • Yes, Serta 100 mg can make you gain weight as weight gain is one of its side effects.
Product Details
Brand
SERTA
Expires on or After
29/09/2023
Last Updated on: 24 Jan 2022 | 03:39 PM (IST)

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