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Santa 50mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

SERTRALINE-50MG

Uses:

Treatment of Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Medicinal Benefits:

Santa 50mg Tablet contains Sertraline, an antidepressant that inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, Santa 50mg Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

FAQs

Santa 50mg Tablet used in the treatment of Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Yes, Santa 50mg Tablet may be used to treat a panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using the Santa 50mg Tablet.

No, you are not recommended to take Santa 50mg Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause adverse effects such as hallucinations, increased muscle tension, excessive sweating, fever, anxiety, involuntary, rhythmic contractions of muscles, including the muscles that control eye movement, tremor or even coma. However, before using Santa 50mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.

Yes, Santa 50mg Tablet may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts, especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking Santa 50mg Tablet.

It takes about 2 weeks or longer, usually for Santa 50mg Tablet to work. However, it is recommended to use Santa 50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

Santa 50mg Tablet may affect male fertility as it may reduce sperm quality. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning to father a child.

Santa 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may alter blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Santa 50mg Tablet, especially if you have diabetes, and the dose of diabetic medicines may be adjusted appropriately by your doctor.

Santa 50mg Tablet contains Sertraline, which inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases the serotonin (chemical messenger) activity in the brain that regulates mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Santa 50mg Tablet helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

The side effects of Santa 50mg Tablet include nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

You are recommended to take Santa 50mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor, which may be for several months. Do not stop taking Santa 50mg Tablet before the advised time as it may cause depression to recur.

Take Santa 50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day and is usually taken once a day. Take it as per your convenience but preferably at the same time every day. Some people should take it in the morning who have sleep difficulty after taking Santa 50mg Tablet. Whereas, some take it at night to minimize the side effects of vomiting and nausea.

Yes, sleepiness is a common side effect of Santa 50mg Tablet. Avoid driving or using heavy machinery if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or tired after taking Santa 50mg Tablet. This usually occurs within the first few days and weeks after starting Santa 50mg Tablet, which may disappear after 2-3 months.

Santa 50mg Tablet increases the serotonin levels which is an important chemical and a neurotransmitter. This helps to improve and regulate mood, resulting in an improvement in the anxiety symptoms.

No, do not stop taking Santa 50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, it is important to reduce the dose gradually with time (over several weeks or months).

The withdrawal symptoms of Santa 50mg Tablet include numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, dizziness, nausea, trouble sleeping, headaches, feeling agitated or anxious, and shaking. However, these symptoms are usually mild to moderate and disappear 1-2 weeks after stopping Santa 50mg Tablet.

The symptoms of Santa 50mg Tablet overdose include fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, shakiness, and a rapid heartbeat. Whereas, serious side effects include heart problems, fainting, delirium, and changes in blood pressure. If you experience such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.