
Ask a doctor about a prescription for Sertraline Medreg
Sertraline
Sertraline Medreg 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 clinical condition characterized by symptoms such as sadness, difficulty sleeping or lack of joy in life.
OCD and panic disorder are anxiety-related disorders with accompanying persistent anxiety due to persistent thoughts (obsessions) that cause repetitive rituals (compulsions).
PTSD is a condition that can occur after a traumatic experience and is characterized by certain symptoms similar to depression and anxiety.
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is an anxiety-related disorder. It is characterized by a feeling of 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 the treatment of the patient's disease.
The patient should consult a doctor if they are unsure why they are taking Sertraline Medreg.
Before starting treatment with Sertraline Medreg, the patient should discuss it with their doctor or pharmacist.
Medicines do not always suit everyone. Before starting treatment with Sertraline Medreg, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist if they currently have or have had any of the following conditions:
Sertraline treatment has been associated with the occurrence of a state characterized by psychomotor agitation and a compulsion to move, often with an inability to sit or stand still (akathisia). This condition usually occurs within the first few weeks of treatment. Increasing the dose may be harmful; therefore, if such symptoms occur, the patient should discuss them with their doctor.
Adverse reactions related to discontinuation of treatment (withdrawal symptoms) are common, especially if treatment is discontinued abruptly (see section 3. Discontinuation of Sertraline Medreg 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 may be severe. They usually occur within the first few days after discontinuation of treatment. They usually resolve on their own within 2 weeks, but in some patients, they may persist for 2-3 months or longer.
In the event of a decision to discontinue sertraline treatment, it is recommended to gradually reduce the dose over several weeks or months and always discuss the best way to discontinue treatment with the doctor.
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 treatment with antidepressant medicines, as these medicines usually start to work after 2 weeks, and sometimes later.
It may be helpful to inform relatives or friends about the depression or anxiety disorder 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 the depression or anxiety has worsened or if there are worrying changes in behavior.
Medicines like Sertraline Medreg (SSRIs) may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction (see section 4). In some cases, these symptoms have persisted after discontinuation of treatment.
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, during treatment with medicines of this group, an increased risk of side effects such as suicidal attempts, suicidal thoughts, and hostility (mainly aggressive behavior, oppositional behavior, and anger) has been observed. However, the doctor may decide to prescribe Sertraline Medreg to a patient under 18 years of age if it is in the patient's best interest. If the doctor prescribes Sertraline Medreg to a patient under 18 years of age, and the child's caregiver wants to discuss this, they should contact the doctor. Moreover, if during treatment with Sertraline Medreg in a patient under 18 years of age, any of the above symptoms occur or worsen, the doctor should be informed. In a long-term observational study lasting 3 years with over 900 children aged 6-16 years, the safety of long-term sertraline treatment was evaluated in terms of its effect on growth, maturation, learning (cognitive function), and behavior. In general, the study results showed that children treated with sertraline developed normally, with the exception of a small increase in body weight in children treated with a higher dose.
The patient should tell their doctor about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
Some medicines may affect the way Sertraline Medreg works or Sertraline Medreg may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Taking Sertraline Medreg at the same time as the following medicines may cause serious side effects:
The patient should inform their doctor if they are taking any of the following medicines:
Sertraline Medreg film-coated tablets can be taken with or without food.
During treatment with Sertraline Medreg, the patient should avoid consuming alcohol.
Sertraline should not be taken in combination with grapefruit juice, as this may lead to increased sertraline levels in the body.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
The safety of sertraline in pregnant women has not been fully established. Sertraline may be administered during pregnancy only if the doctor considers that the benefits to the patient outweigh the risks to the fetus.
Taking Sertraline Medreg at the end of pregnancy may increase the risk of severe vaginal bleeding occurring shortly after delivery, especially if the patient has a history of bleeding disorders. If the patient is taking Sertraline Medreg, they should inform their doctor or midwife so that they can provide appropriate advice. Taking medicines like Sertraline Medreg during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester, may increase the risk of a serious condition in the newborn called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), characterized by rapid breathing and blue discoloration of the skin. These symptoms usually occur within the first 24 hours after birth. If the newborn experiences these symptoms, the patient should contact the midwife or doctor immediately.
Newborns may also experience other conditions, which usually occur within the first 24 hours after birth. The symptoms may include:
If the newborn experiences any of these symptoms or if the patient is concerned about the newborn's health, they should contact the doctor or midwife for advice.
There is evidence that sertraline passes into breast milk. Sertraline may be used in breastfeeding women if the doctor considers that the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the baby.
In animal studies, some medicines, such as sertraline, may decrease sperm quality. This may theoretically affect fertility, but so far, no effect on fertility has been observed in humans.
Psychotropic medicines, such as sertraline, may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. Therefore, the patient should not drive or operate machinery until they know how this medicine affects their ability to perform these activities.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, which means it is essentially "sodium-free".
This medicine should always be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubts, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder
The usual effective dose for the treatment of 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.
Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder
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 at intervals of several weeks. The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day.
Sertraline Medreg can be used in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years only for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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 advice .
Administration
Sertraline Medreg film-coated 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. Treatment of depression should usually last 6 months from the time improvement is observed.
If the patient accidentally takes too much Sertraline Medreg, they should immediately contact their doctor or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.
The patient should always take the packaging with the label, regardless of whether there is still medicine in it or not.
Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting, rapid heart rate, tremors, agitation, dizziness, and in rare cases, loss of consciousness.
The patient should not take a double dose of the medicine to make up for a missed dose. If the patient forgets to take a tablet, they should not take the missed tablet. The patient should take the next dose at the right time.
The patient should not stop taking Sertraline Medreg unless their doctor advises them to do so. The doctor should gradually reduce the dose of Sertraline Medreg over several weeks until the patient finally stops taking it. If the patient stops taking this medicine abruptly, they may experience side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and tremors. If the patient experiences any of these side effects or any other side effects after stopping Sertraline Medreg, they should contact their doctor.
In case of any further doubts about taking this medicine, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The most common side effect is nausea. Side effects depend on the dose and usually disappear or decrease as treatment continues.
If they experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine, as they can be serious.
The following side effects have been observed in clinical trials and after marketing:
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Frequency not known(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
* Side effects reported after marketing.
In clinical trials with 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 with this type of medicine, side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, and tremors may occur (see section 3. "Discontinuation of Sertraline Medreg treatment").
Patients taking this type of medicine have been observed to have an increased risk of bone fractures.
If the patient experiences any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. 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 representative of the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help to gather more information on the safety of this medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
There are no special storage instructions for this medicine.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after EXP.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines they no longer use. This will help protect the environment.
Sertraline Medreg, 50 mg:
White or almost white, biconvex, film-coated tablets in the shape of a capsule, with dimensions of approximately 10.4 x 4.2 ± 0.2 mm, with a score line on one side and the marking "50" on one side of the score line.
The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Sertraline Medreg, 100 mg:
White or almost white, biconvex, film-coated tablets in the shape of a capsule, with dimensions of approximately 13.2 x 5.3 ± 0.2 mm, with the marking "100" on one side.
Film-coated tablets are available in non-transparent blisters of PVC/Aluminum, in a cardboard box.
Pack sizes: 10, 14, 28, 30, 84, 90, 98, or 100 film-coated tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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