Sertraline (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zoloft
Category- Antianxiety
- antidepressant
- antiobsessional agent
- antipanic agent
- posttraumatic stress
disorder therapy agent
- premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD) therapy agent
DescriptionSertraline (SER-tra-leen) is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, posttraumatic stress
disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Sertraline belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing
the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Capsules (Canada)
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Tablets (U.S.)
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Oral Concentrate (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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