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Composition:

SERTRALINE-100MG

Uses:

<p>Serline-100 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety. The detailed uses of Serline-100 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Depression:</strong> Serline-100 Tablet is used to treat major depressive episodes by improving mood, sleep, and energy levels.</li><li><strong>Prevention of recurrence of depression:</strong> Serline-100 Tablet helps in the prevention of future episodes of depression in individuals with a history of recurrent depressive disorders.</li><li><strong>Panic disorder:</strong> Serline-100 Tablet is used to prevent and manage sudden panic attacks with or without agoraphobia.</li><li><strong>Social anxiety:</strong> Serline-100 Tablet minimizes fear, nervousness, and avoidance in social interactions.</li><li><strong>Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder:</strong> Serline-100 Tablet reduces unwanted repetitive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.</li><li><strong>Support in post-traumatic stress disorder:</strong> Serline-100 Tablet reduces symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and hyperarousal after trauma.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Serline-100 Tablet contains Sertraline, an antidepressant that inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells.  
  • Serline-100 Tablet increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions.
  • Thus, Serline-100 Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.
  • Serline-100 Tablet is also used in the treatment of PTSD and social anxiety.
  • PTSD is a mental condition that occurs after experiencing a very emotional or terrifying event and has symptoms similar to anxiety and depression. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is associated with intense anxiety or distress in social situations.

FAQs

Serline-100 Tablet used in the treatment of Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Yes, Serline-100 Tablet may be used to treat a panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using the Serline-100 Tablet .

No, you are not recommended to take Serline-100 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 Serline-100 Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.

Yes, Serline-100 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 Serline-100 Tablet .

It takes about 2 weeks or longer, usually for Serline-100 Tablet to work. However, it is recommended to use Serline-100 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

Serline-100 Tablet may affect male fertility as it may reduce sperm quality. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning to father a child.

Serline-100 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 Serline-100 Tablet , especially if you have diabetes, and the dose of diabetic medicines may be adjusted appropriately by your doctor.

Serline-100 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, Serline-100 Tablet helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

The side effects of Serline-100 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 Serline-100 Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor, which may be for several months. Do not stop taking Serline-100 Tablet before the advised time as it may cause depression to recur.

Take Serline-100 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 Serline-100 Tablet . Whereas, some take it at night to minimize the side effects of vomiting and nausea.

Yes, sleepiness is a common side effect of Serline-100 Tablet . Avoid driving or using heavy machinery if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or tired after taking Serline-100 Tablet . This usually occurs within the first few days and weeks after starting Serline-100 Tablet , which may disappear after 2-3 months.

Serline-100 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 Serline-100 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 Serline-100 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 Serline-100 Tablet .

The symptoms of Serline-100 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.

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