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Sertil 50 is a naphthylamine derivative with antidepressant effects due to its ability to selectively inhibit serotonin reuptake. Sertil is indicated in cases of panic syndrome, premenstrual anxiety disorders, traumatic stress,... Let's learn more about the effects of Sertil 50 in the following article. .
1. Effects of Sertil 50
What is Sertil 50? Sertil 50 is a naphthylamine derivative with antidepressant effects due to its ability to selectively inhibit serotonin reuptake. The drug does not significantly affect antihistamines, beta-blockers or alpha adrenergic, inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline, so it does not cause side effects such as drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, confusion. , urinary retention,...
Sertil 50 is indicated in the following cases:
Panic syndrome Traumatic stress Premenstrual anxiety disorders Obsessive compulsive impulse Premature ejaculation External depression In addition, some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases the doctor may prescribe the use of Sertil 50. Therefore, before taking the drug, please consult the patient. doctor's opinion.
2. How to use Sertil 50
Sertil 50 is available as a film-coated tablet and contains 50 mg of sertraline. Dosage depends on the patient's medical condition and age:
Depression: Children under 18 years of age are not recommended to use Sertil 50. For adults, the starting dose is 1 tablet once a day. If the clinical response is not good after 1 week, it can be increased by 1 tablet per week. The maximum dose is 4 tablets / day, the usual dose is 1-2 tablets / day. The course of treatment within 6 months to prevent the possibility of recurrence. Obsessive-compulsive disorder: the starting dose for children over 13 years of age and adults is usually 1 tablet. For children 6-12 years old use a lower dose and can be increased to 25mg per week. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. Stress Disorder, Traumatic Panic Disorder: The starting dose for adults is 25mg once a day, which can be increased by 25mg every week to get a dose that has a good response. Children under 18 years of age are not recommended to use Sertil 50. Prenatal anxiety disorder: average dose from 1-3 tablets/day Premature ejaculation disorder from 25-50mg/day Patients can use Take the medicine with or without food, before or after eating. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to take the whole tablet with a full glass of water.
To use the medicine safely, take Sertil 50 exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Patients need to use Sertil 50 regularly to get the most benefit from it and can stop taking it if any new signs of abnormality appear or the condition improves after 7 days. Patients absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using Sertil 50
Sertil 50 can cause some unwanted and common side effects, which can be mentioned as:
Insomnia Drowsiness Headache Headache Dizziness Fatigue Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Dry mouth Bloating Taste disturbance Anorexia Abdominal pain Skin rash Weight gain Sweating Changes in appetite Total cholesterol and triglycerides Increased serum uric acid mild relief Chest pain, palpitations Tinnitus Vision dysfunction Muscle pain, back pain Some effects Less common side effects include esophagitis, increased salivation, belching, dysphagia, tooth decay, gastritis, hypotension, vasodilation, tachycardia, hypertension, eye pain, peripheral vasospasm. , dilated pupils, conjunctivitis, ear pain, skin reactions, thirst, muscle weakness,...
Some rare unwanted effects: rectal bleeding, glossitis, edema, diverticulitis , dangerous skin reactions such as vasculitis, erythema multiforme,...
Before prescribing drugs, doctors always consider the benefits and effectiveness of Sertil 50. Patients using Sertil 50 may still have unwanted effects. Therefore, when unusual symptoms are present, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, anxiety, dilated pupils, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, tachycardia, electrocardiogram changes, the patient should immediately notify the doctor, nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using Sertil 50
Some notes when using Sertil 50 include:
Report a history of allergy to Sertil 50, hypersensitivity reactions to any other allergies. Sertil 50 may contain ingredients that don't work and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Patients should not stop taking the drug suddenly, but need to gradually reduce the dose to avoid withdrawal syndrome Contraindicated in patients who have been or have been taking an MAOI drug within 2 weeks, or in combination with pimozide, disulfiram or equivalent. disulfiram as metronidazole. Sertil 50 may cause some side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, ... so do not use the drug while driving and operating machinery requiring alertness. Because depression often leads to suicidal behavior, especially at the beginning of drug use, close monitoring of patients, especially in children, is required. Sertil 50 should be used with caution in people with alcoholism, kidney failure, liver failure, weight loss, mania, epilepsy, blood disorders, low birth weight, hypothyroidism,... Use a low starting dose. as possible to minimize the risk of overdose. For pregnant and lactating women, Sertil 50 crosses the placenta, so it may cause neurological effects on the fetus and be excreted in breast milk, causing undesirable effects on nursing infants. . Therefore, do not use Sertil 50 when it is not absolutely necessary and have been weighed between the possible risks and benefits that the drug brings. If you forget to take a dose of Sertil 50, take it again as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than prescribed treatment. Sertil 50 overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effectiveness of Sertil 50, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Some drugs that can interact with Sertil 50 include:
Some drugs in combination with Sertil 50 cause serotonin syndrome including: other antidepressants, serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, drugs serotoninergic enhancement. Do not use within 2 weeks of using linezolid or an MAOI because it can cause severe syndrome and even death. Sumatriptan: increased frequency of migraine, fatigue, decreased reflexes, loss of coordination of movements. Sertil 50 drugs affect liver microsomal enzymes and liver metabolism such as tricyclic antidepressants, antiarrhythmic group IC, ... causing increased toxicity and side effects of the drug. Sertil 50 binds to proteins such as digitoxin, anticoagulant due to increased risk of toxicity. Caution when combining Sertil 50 with bezodiazepam, lithium, hypoglycemic drugs, alcohol, cimetidine,...
6. How to store Sertil 50
Store Sertil 50 at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protect from light and avoid humid places. Do not store Sertil 50 in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Sertil 50 storage instructions carefully on the package, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Sertil 50 out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Sertil 50 into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Please consult your waste management company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Sertil 50 to help protect the environment. In summary, Sertil 50 is a naphthylamine derivative with antidepressant effects due to its ability to selectively inhibit serotonin reuptake. Insignificant effects on antihistamines, beta-blockers or alpha adrenergic, inhibition of reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline should not cause side effects such as drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, confusion, urinary retention,... However, Sertil 50 can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medications you're taking to reduce the risk of side effects. desired and at the same time increase the effectiveness of the treatment process.
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