Sertraline Hcl (Sertraline Hcl)
Overview of Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl is oral antidepressant drug of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type. Sertraline Hcl is similar to fluoxetine and paroxetine. Sertralin has one active metabolite and the lowest potential for drug interactions involving CYP2D6 (cytochrome P-450 isoenzyme 2D6) of the SSRIs. Sertraline has also been used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sertraline was approved by the FDA in December 1991 for the treatment of major depression. In October 1996, it was approved for treatment of OCD. Sertraline Hcl is believed that sertraline and related agents inhibit reuptake of serotonin at the neuronal membrane, and potentiate serotonin (5-HT) in the CNS.
Indication of Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Depression, Depressive illness, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Panic attack, Post traumatic stress disorder.
Contraindication of Sertraline Hcl
No data regarding the contra indications of Sertraline (HCl) is available.
Side Effects of Sertraline Hcl
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sertraline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Diarrhea, Palpitation, Insomnia, SomnolenceX, Xerostomia, Ejaculatory disturbances.
Precautions of Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney disease or liver disease,history of seizures or if have any allergy.