Serta 50 MG Tablet

Serta 50 MG Tablet is used for treating obsessive compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (feeling of depression and irritability before menstruation).

Belonging to the drug group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the medication helps to increase the serotonin amount (a natural substance) in the brain that maintains the mental health. This improves the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The dosage of Serta 50 MG Tablet will depend on your age, your health condition, the problem you are suffering from, and the way your body reacts to the first dose. You can take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor, with or without food. Generally, the capsule form of this medicine is taken along with food after breakfast or the evening meal.

Your doctor must be informed if you have a medical history of bleeding, liver problems, thyroid disease, seizure disorder or a family medical history of glaucoma (eye disorder). Also if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or a breastfeeding mother, your doctor must have prior knowledge about the same before prescribing the medication as it may affect the baby.

Serta 50 MG Tablet can have some common side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite and excessive sweating. You can consult your doctor if these conditions persist or even get worse. However, you must inform your doctor immediately if you face any of the following serious side effects:

• Unusual weight loss
• Redness, swelling or pain in the eyes, widened pupils or blurred vision
• Stiff or twitching muscles and muscle tremors
• Black stools accompanied with blood
• Lack of coordination, restlessness, hallucinations or seizures

As Serta 50 MG Tablet can make you feel drowsy or dizzy, it is better to avoid activities that require your concentration like driving until you are sure how your body reacts to the initial doses. Try to avoid alcohol as it can increase your sleepiness and affect your ability to think and perform clearly.

• Depression

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

• Panic Disorder

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)

• Social Anxiety Disorder

• Allergy

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

• Abnormal Ejaculation

• Aggression Or Anger

• Diarrhoea

• Trouble Sleeping

• Nausea

• Weight Gain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 4.5 to 8.4 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This is found unsafe to consume alcohol with this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving must be avoided by the patients, as this medicine may affect the alertness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is found to be safe if prescribed in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose may no be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking to this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Serta 50 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Serenata 50 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zert Od 50 MG Tablet

  Rpg Life Sciences Ltd

• Normaset 50 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Serdep 50 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Sedeptine 50 MG Tablet

  Triko Pharmaceuticals

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication is a selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the uptake of serotonin thus increasing its levels in the brain and helps in relieving the symptoms of depression.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in the patients receiving Serta 50 MG Tablet. Performing works that require mental alertness like driving vehicle or operating machinery is not recommended.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  This medicine may interfere in the pathological tests and result in minor increase in triglycerides (S) and LFTs whereas decrease in uric acid (S)

• Interaction with Medicine

  • CYP3A3/4 enzyme substrate, CYP2D6 enzyme substrate (minor); CYP1A2 and 2D6 enzyme inhibitor (weak); CYP2C19 and 3A3/4 enzyme inhibitor.
  • Dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, and sibutramine in combination with an SSRI may result in serotonin syndrome; these combinations should generally be avoided.
  • SSRIs in combination with selegiline have resulted in mania and hypertension; these combinations are best avoided.
  • SSRIs in combination with nonselective MAO inhibitors have resulted in severe or fatal reactions; these combinations should be avoided.
  • Serta 50 MG Tablet may increase the hypoprothrombinemia response to warfarin; monitor.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Use caution in patients with depression, particularly if suicidal risk may be present.
  • Use caution in patients with a previous seizure disorder or condition predisposing to seizures such as brain damage, alcoholism, or concurrent therapy with other drugs which lower the seizure threshold.
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic or dysfunction and in elderly patients.
  • May cause hyponatremia/SIADH. Use with caution in patients with renal insufficiency or other concurrent illness (due to limited experience).
  • Serta 50 MG Tablet acts as a mild uricosuric - use with caution in patients at risk of uric acid nephropathy.
  • Use with caution in patients at risk of bleeding or receiving anticoagulant therapy - may cause impairment in platelet aggregation.
  • Use with caution in patients where weight loss is undesirable.
  • May cause or exacerbate sexual dysfunction.

• Ques : What is Serta 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Serta has Sertraline as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain.

• Ques : What are the uses of Serta 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Serta is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Depression, Mental disorder, OCD, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Serta 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include Decreased interest in sexual intercourse, Abnormal ejaculation, Aggression or anger, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Increased sweating, Trouble sleeping, Weight loss, Constipation, and Painful urination.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Serta 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Serta should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.