Sertraline
Sastium contains the active substance sertraline. Sertraline belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); these medicines are used to treat depression and/or anxiety disorders.
Depression is a condition whose symptoms are: sadness, difficulty sleeping or lack of joy in life.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder are anxiety disorders with accompanying constant anxiety due to persistent thoughts (obsessions) that cause repetitive rituals (compulsive actions).
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that can occur after a traumatic experience and is characterized by symptoms similar to depression and anxiety. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is an anxiety disorder. It is characterized by intense anxiety or stress in social situations (such as talking to strangers, speaking in front of a group of people, eating or drinking in the presence of others, or fear of potentially embarrassing behavior).
The doctor has decided that this medicine is suitable for treating the patient's disorder.
The patient should consult a doctor if they are unsure why they are taking Sastium.
The patient should tell the doctor if they do not feel better or if they feel worse.
Before starting Sastium treatment, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
Not all medicines are suitable for everyone. The doctor should be informed if the patient currently has or has had any of the following conditions:
Medicines like Sastium (so-called SSRIs) may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction (see section 4). In some cases, these symptoms persisted after discontinuation of treatment.
Sertraline treatment has been associated with the occurrence of a state characterized by psychomotor restlessness and a compulsion to perform movements - often with an inability to sit or stand still (akathisia). This condition usually occurs within the first few weeks of treatment. The doctor should be contacted in case of increased dosage, as it may be harmful to patients with such symptoms.
After stopping treatment, side effects (withdrawal symptoms) often occur, especially if treatment is stopped abruptly (see section 3. Stopping Sastium treatment and section 4. Possible side effects). The risk of withdrawal symptoms depends on the duration of treatment, dosage, and rate of dose reduction. These symptoms are usually mild or moderate, but in some patients, they can be severe. They usually occur in the first few days after stopping treatment. They usually resolve on their own within 2 weeks, but in some patients, they may persist for longer (2-3 months or longer). If the decision is made to stop sertraline treatment, it is recommended to gradually reduce the dose over several weeks or months and consult the doctor on the best way to stop treatment.
Patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders may sometimes have thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Such symptoms or behavior may worsen at the beginning of antidepressant treatment, as these medicines usually start working after 2 weeks, and sometimes later.
If the patient experiences suicidal thoughts or self-harm, they should immediately contact their doctor or go to the hospital.
It may be helpful to inform relatives or friends about depression or anxiety disorders and ask them to read this leaflet. The patient may ask relatives or friends for help and ask them to inform them if they notice that depression or anxiety has worsened or if there are worrying changes in behavior.
Sertraline should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, with the exception of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In patients under 18 years of age taking medicines from this group, there is an increased risk of side effects such as suicidal attempts, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts (suicidal thoughts) and hostility (mainly aggressive, defiant, and angry behavior).
However, the doctor may decide to prescribe Sastium to a patient under 18 years of age if it is in the patient's interest. If the doctor prescribes Sastium to a patient under 18 years of age and the child's caregiver wants to discuss this, they should contact the doctor.
Moreover, if any of the above symptoms occur or worsen while taking Sastium, the doctor should be informed.
The safety of long-term use of Sastium in terms of its impact on growth, maturation, learning (cognitive functions), and behavior was assessed in a long-term study involving over 900 children aged 6-16 years who were monitored for 3 years. The study results showed that children treated with sertraline developed normally, except for mild weight gain in children treated with a higher dose.
The doctor or pharmacist should be informed about all medicines currently being taken or recently taken, as well as any medicines that the patient plans to take.
Some medicines may affect the way Sastium works or Sastium may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Sastium tablets can be taken with or without food.
Alcohol should not be consumed while taking Sastium.
Sastium should not be taken with grapefruit juice, as it may increase the level of sertraline in the body.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, or thinks they may be pregnant or plans to have a baby, they should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
The safety of sertraline use in pregnant women has not been fully established. The medicine can be used in pregnant women only if the doctor considers that the benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the fetus.
Taking Sastium at the end of pregnancy may increase the risk of severe vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery, especially if the patient has a history of bleeding disorders. If the patient is taking Sastium, they should inform their doctor or midwife so that they can provide appropriate advice.
Taking medicines like Sastium during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester, may increase the risk of a serious condition in the baby called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), characterized by rapid breathing and blue skin color. These symptoms usually appear in the first day of life.
If the baby experiences any of these symptoms, the midwife or doctor should be contacted immediately.
Newborns may also experience other complications, which usually appear within the first 24 hours after birth. These symptoms include:
If the baby experiences any of these symptoms or if their condition is worrying, the doctor or midwife should be contacted.
There is evidence that sertraline passes into breast milk. The medicine can be used in breastfeeding women if the doctor considers that the benefits of the medicine outweigh the potential risks to the baby.
In animal studies, some medicines similar to sertraline have been shown to reduce sperm quality. This may theoretically affect fertility, although no effect on fertility has been observed in humans.
Psychotropic medicines, such as sertraline, may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. The patient should wait until it is known how Sastium affects their ability to perform these activities.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, which means that the medicine is considered "sodium-free".
This medicine should always be taken as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
In case of doubts, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
The usual effective dose for treating depression and OCD is 50 mg/day.
The daily dose can be increased gradually by 50 mg at intervals of at least one week over several weeks. The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day.
Treatment of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder should be started with a dose of 25 mg/day, which can be increased to 50 mg/day after one week.
The daily dose can then be increased gradually by 50 mg over several weeks. The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day.
Sastium can be used in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years only for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Children aged 6-12 years:The recommended initial dose is 25 mg/day.
After one week, the doctor may increase the dose to 50 mg/day.
The maximum dose is 200 mg/day.
Adolescents aged 13-17 years:The recommended initial dose is 50 mg/day.
The maximum dose is 200 mg/day.
Patients with liver or kidney disease should inform their doctor and follow their instructions.
Method of administration:
Sastium tablets can be taken with or without food.
The medicine should be taken once a day, in the morning or evening.
The doctor will inform the patient how long they should take the medicine. The treatment period depends on the type of disease and the patient's response to treatment. Improvement may occur only after several weeks of treatment. Depression treatment should usually last for 6 months from the time of improvement.
If the patient accidentally takes too much Sastium, they should immediately contact their doctor or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital. The patient should take the medicine packaging with them, regardless of whether there is any medicine left in it or not.
Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting, rapid heart rate, muscle tremors, agitation, dizziness, and in rare cases, loss of consciousness.
A double dose of the medicine should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.
If the patient forgets to take a tablet, they should not take the missed tablet.
They should simply take the next tablet at the right time.
The patient should not stop taking Sastium on their own. The doctor should gradually reduce the dose of Sastium over several weeks, until the patient finally stops taking it. If the patient suddenly stops taking the medicine, they may experience side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and muscle tremors. If the patient experiences any of these side effects or any other side effects after stopping Sastium treatment, they should contact their doctor.
In case of any further doubts about taking this medicine, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
Like all medicines, Sastium can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The most common side effect is nausea. Side effects depend on the dose and often disappear or decrease as treatment continues.
If the patient experiences any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine, as they may be serious.
The following side effects have been reported in clinical trials in adult patients and after the product was placed on the market.
insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, ejaculation disorders, fatigue.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
*Side effects reported after the product was placed on the market.
In clinical trials involving children and adolescents, side effects were generally similar to those in adults (see above). The most common side effects in children and adolescents were headaches, insomnia, diarrhea, and nausea.
After stopping treatment, side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and muscle tremors may occur (see section 3. Stopping Sastium treatment).
Patient groups taking this type of medicine have been observed to have an increased risk of bone fractures.
If side effects occur, including those not listed in this leaflet, the doctor or pharmacist should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety Monitoring of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
tel: +48 22 49 21 301
fax: +48 22 49 21 309
website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of this medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
This medicine should not be taken after the expiry date stated on the carton after "EXP" and on the blister after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
There are no special precautions for storage of the medicinal product.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The pharmacist should be asked how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
Each 50 mg coated tablet contains sertraline hydrochloride equivalent to 50 mg of sertraline.
Each 100 mg coated tablet contains sertraline hydrochloride equivalent to 100 mg of sertraline.
The other ingredients are:
Tablet core: calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (type A), magnesium stearate
Tablet coating: Hypromellose 2910, macrogol 400, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide (E 171)
Sastium 50 mg is a white, biconvex oval coated tablet with a length of 10.5 mm, width of 4.2 mm, with the marking "I" on one side and "C" on the other side of the score line on one side and smooth on the other. The tablet can be divided into two equal doses.
Sastium 100 mg is a white, biconvex oval coated tablet with a length of 13.3 mm, width of 5.2 mm, with the marking "IJ" on one side and smooth on the other.
Sastium 50 mg/100 mg coated tablets are packaged in PVC/Aluminum blisters or HDPE bottles.
Packaging:
Blisters: 10, 14, 28, 30, 42, 50, 56, 84, 90, or 100 coated tablets in a cardboard box.
HDPE bottles: 50 mg - 250 coated tablets; 100 mg - 250; 500 coated tablets (packaging intended for hospital use).
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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Member State | Medicinal product name |
Austria | Sertralin Accord 50 mg/100 mg Filmtabletten |
Bulgaria | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg film-coated tablets |
Cyprus | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg film-coated tablets |
Denmark | Sertralin Accord 50 mg/100 mg filmovertrukne tabletter |
Estonia | Sertraline Accord |
Finland | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen |
Netherlands | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg filmomhulde tabletten |
Ireland | Sertraline 50 mg/100 mg film-coated tablets |
Lithuania | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg apvalkotās tabletes |
Poland | Sastium |
Slovakia | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg filmom obalené tablety |
Sweden | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg filmdragerad tablet |
Hungary | Sertraline Accord 50 mg/100 mg filmtabletta |
Italy | Sertralina Accord |
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