Sertraline
Sertraline is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Sertraline; Generic name: SERTRALINE; Manufacturer: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc..
| Brand name | Sertraline |
|---|---|
| Generic name | SERTRALINE |
| Manufacturer | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [See Clinical Studies ( 14 )] : Major depressive disorder (MDD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder (PD) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Sertraline hydrochloride tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of ( 1 ): Major depressive disorder (MDD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder (PD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Indication Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage MDD (2.1) 50 mg per day 200 mg per day OCD (2.1) 25 mg per day (ages 6 to 12) 200 mg per day 50 mg per day (ages ≥ 13) PD, PTSD, SAD (2.1) 25 mg per day 200 mg per day PMDD (2.2) continuous dosing 50 mg per day 150 mg per day PMDD (2.2) intermittent dosing 50 mg per day during luteal phase only 100 mg per day during luteal phase only If inadequate response to starting dosage, titrate in 25 to 50 mg per day increments once week |
| Warnings | WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts an |
| Active ingredient(s) | SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0a1f7d44-c339-a4dd-e063-6294a90ac0de |