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Sertraline (Systemic)

Brand Names : Zoloft

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

Category
  • Antianxiety
  • antidepressant
  • antiobsessional agent
  • antipanic agent
  • posttraumatic stress disorder therapy agent
  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) therapy agent
Description

Sertraline (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
  • Capsules (Canada)
  • Tablets (U.S.)
  • Oral Concentrate (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Zoloft

In Canada -

  • Zoloft

   

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Sertraline: Before Using



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