Serofit 50 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Serofit 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you...
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Serofit 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Serofit 50 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Serofit 50 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Serofit 50 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as you may be given a smaller dose initially and then increased slowly as...
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CAUTION
Serofit 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Serofit 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Serofit 50 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Serofit 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Serofit 50 is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is prescribed for depression and anxiety-related conditions like panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-trau...
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Uses of Serofit 50
Depression
Post traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Anxiety
Side effects of Serofit 50
Common
Delayed ejaculation
Erectile dysfunction
Indigestion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Tremor
Diarrhea
Increased sweating
Loss of appetite
How to use Serofit 50
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Serofit 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Serofit 50 works
Serofit 50 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of post...
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What if you forget to take Serofit 50?
If you miss a dose of Serofit 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Serofit 50 affects you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
The addiction/dependence potential of Serofit 50 is very less.
Inform your doctor if you experience decreased sex drive or difficulty having an orgasm.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Major Depressive illness, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Social anxie...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Major Depressive Disorder; Obsessive compulsive disorder
Adult: Initially, 50 mg daily, may increase in increments of 50 mg at wkly intervals. ...
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Child Dose
Oral
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Child: 6-12 yr Initially, 25 mg once daily;
13-17 yr Initially, 50 mg once daily. May increase at intervals of ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Sertraline is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Sertraline or any of the excipients of drug. Concurrent use or w/in 14 days...
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Mode of Action
Sertraline has a potent and selective inhibitory action on CNS neuronal reuptake of 5-HT resulting in increased 5-HT concentrations at the synaptic cl...
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Precaution
Patient w/ family history of bipolar disorder, mania or hypomania; previous seizure disorder or condition predisposing to seizures (e.g. alcoholism, b...
May increase risk of delirium when used with antimuscarinics. Increased risk of extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome when used w...
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