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Sertima 25mg Tablet

By INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Sertima 25 MG Description

Sertima Tablet is used for treating the symptoms of hopelessness, mood swings, sleep disturbances, anxiety and social fear. Sertima Tablet belongs to a class of antidepressants with sertraline as its

active ingredient. Sertraline increases serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that maintains mental balance. Sertima Tablet’s side effects include sleepiness, headache, and forgetfulness. You must consult your doctor before starting treatment with Sertima Tablet and get complete information on its potential side effects and benefits. Sertima Tablets may interact with medications used in anxiety, depression, allergy, high blood pressure, diabetes, migraine, or an infection. You must talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking or planning to take.

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Product Summary

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ContainsSertraline(25.0 Mg)
UsesDepression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia
Side effectsHeadache, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhoea, gas, heartburn, irregular menstruation
TherapyANTI-DEPRESSANT
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uses

Uses of Sertima 25 MG

  • Major depression (hopelessness, mood swings and sleep disturbances)
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (uncontrollable excessive thoughts)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder (fearful of talking and meeting with people)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (repeated thoughts and actions)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (traumatic incidents flashbacks while asleep)
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (mood swings, depression, anxiety)
contraindications

Contraindications of Sertima 25 MG

  • If you’re allergic to any of the ingredients present in Sertima Tablet.
  • If you’re taking antidepressant medications such as linezolid.
sideEffects

Side effects of Sertima 25 MG

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Sertima 25 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take a Sertima Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
No, Sertima Tablet is not safe to be taken during pregnancy as it is known to cause problems in the newborn when taken during late pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before starting any medication if you are pregnant.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take a Sertima Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Avoid taking Sertima Tablet while breastfeeding as it is found to be excreted in breast milk.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I’ve taken the Sertima Tablet?
A:
No, it isn’t safe to drive when taking Sertima Tablet as it’s known to cause impairment of mental and physical abilities required while driving a car. It might also induce sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, forgetfulness and affect your judgement and thinking ability. Hence, it’s not recommended to drive a car when under this medication.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Sertima Tablet?
A:
No, alcohol must be avoided with Sertima Tablet. Consult your physician about safe usage of alcohol while taking Daxid 25 mg tablet.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You’ve fits or have a history of fits (seizure).
  • You’ve a headache, eye pain, blurred vision, or glaucoma (an eye disorder).
  • You’ve liver disease, diabetes, or any blood-related disorder.
  • You’re taking medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Sertima 25 MG

How Does It Work?

Sertima Tablet belongs to a class of antidepressants with sertraline as its active ingredient. Sertraline increases serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that maintains mental balance.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Sertima 25 MG

  • Sertima Tablet must be taken as per doctor’s prescription.
  • Sertima Tablet can be taken with or without food.
  • Make sure to swallow the Sertima Tablet as a whole and not chew, crush or break it.
  • Sertima Tablet must be taken at the same time as per prescription to ensure better efficacy and benefits
interactions

Interactions of Sertima 25 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Seek medical advice before taking Sertima Tablet if you are taking:
  • Medicines to treat severe pain (tramadol) - Chances of serotonin syndrome increases.
  • Medicines to decrease the risk of bleeding (warfarin) - May reverse the effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Medicines for migraine (sumatriptan, almotriptan) - Risk of adverse effects increases.
  • Toxicity of sertraline increases, causing severe side effects when taken with medicines for high blood pressure treatment (amlodipine), medicines for infection (azithromycin), medicines for acidity (p...
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  • Medicines to treat depression (citalopram) - Adverse effects of an overdose of amitriptyline may occur.
  • Medicines for the treatment of diabetes (tolbutamide) - Risk of low blood sugar may increase.

Interactions with food items

  • Sertima Tablet may interact adversely with
  • Tryptophan containing dietary supplements
  • Grapefruit juice
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Sertima 25 MG

Store the medicine in a place free of moisture with no sunlight. The medicine must be stored at room temperature at a place away from the reach of children. Disposal should be in a way that pets and c...
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dosage

Dosage of Sertima 25 MG

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Sertima Tablet can be life-taking. Overdose may also produce fatal symptoms like uncontrolled shaking, fits, breathlessness, fainting and difficulty in urinating. If you’...
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Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of Sertima Tablet, take the dose missed when you remember it. However, do not take the missed dosage of sertraline when enough time has passed, as this may lead to overdos...
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Content Details

REVIEWED BY
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Dr. Vijay Y

MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I give Sertima Tablets to children?

A: Sertima Tablets are not meant to be given to children and adolescents below 18. Hence, you should not give this medicine to children.

Q: I have been taking Sertima Tablets for a week now but do not see much improvement in my condition. Should I stop taking it?

A: No, you should not stop taking Sertima Tablets suddenly without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms like mood changes, depression, anxiety, headache, disturbed sleep, confusion and sweating.

Q: What other precautions should I take while taking Sertima Tablets?

A: After taking Sertima Tablet, if you experience palpitations, irregular heartbeat or any discomfort that does not go away, immediately consult your doctor or the nearest emergency hospital. Sertima Tablets contain lactose. Hence, if you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Product Details
Brand
SERTIMA
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
27/06/2024

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Last Updated on: 28 Mar 2022 | 11:58 AM (IST)

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