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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
SRT 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It contains Sertraline, which increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Some people may experience side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), dry mouth, nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness or ejaculation failure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

SERTRALINE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About SRT 50 mg Tablet

SRT 50 mg Tablet belongs to a class of antidepressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Depression is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, unable to sleep properly or enjoy life as you used to do. OCD is a mental disorder with symptoms such as excessive thoughts or ideas (obsessions), leading to repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Panic disorder is linked to anxiety with sudden feelings of fear when there is no danger in reality. PTSD is a mental condition that occurs after experiencing a very emotional or terrifying event and has symptoms similar to anxiety and depression. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is associated with intense anxiety or distress in social situations.

SRT 50 mg Tablet contains Sertraline that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, SRT 50 mg Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Take SRT 50 mg Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take SRT 50 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), dry mouth, nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness or ejaculation failure. Most of these side effects of SRT 50 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to SRT 50 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. SRT 50 mg Tablet may be used only to treat Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children aged 6 to 17 years and not treat any other conditions in children below 18 years of age. SRT 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the last 3 months. It may cause a serious condition in the baby, such as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), which causes the baby to appear bluish and breathing faster. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. SRT 50 mg Tablet may be excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. SRT 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of low sodium levels in the blood.  If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts before taking SRT 50 mg Tablet , inform your doctor as they may worsen in the initial days of taking SRT 50 mg Tablet . Do not take SRT 50 mg Tablet with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide and methylene blue to treat depression and opioids as it may cause severe adverse effects.

Uses of SRT 50 mg Tablet

Treatment of Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

SRT 50 mg Tablet contains Sertraline, an antidepressant that inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, SRT 50 mg Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

How SRT 50 mg Tablet Works

SRT 50 mg Tablet contains Sertraline that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, SRT 50 mg Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of SRT 50 mg Tablet

  • Drowsiness

  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Tiredness
  • Ejaculation failure

What if I have taken an overdose of SRT 50 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of SRT 50 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to SRT 50 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. SRT 50 mg Tablet may be used only to treat Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children aged 6 to 17 years and does not treat any other conditions in children below 18 years of age. SRT 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the last 3 months. It may cause a serious condition in the baby, such as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), which causes the baby to appear bluish and breathing faster. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. SRT 50 mg Tablet may be excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. SRT 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of low sodium levels in the blood.  If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts before taking SRT 50 mg Tablet , inform your doctor as they may worsen in the initial days of taking SRT 50 mg Tablet . Do not take SRT 50 mg Tablet with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide and methylene blue to treat depression and opioids pain killer as it may cause severe adverse effects. If you have diabetes, fits, bipolar disorder, bleeding disorders, glaucoma, severe diarrhoea, low sodium or potassium levels in the blood, neuroleptic malignant syndrome or serotonin syndrome (potentially life-threatening conditions), liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking SRT 50 mg Tablet . 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SertralineIsocarboxazid
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SertralineEliglustat
Critical

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SertralineIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's with Isocarboxazid can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isocarboxazid with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's there may be a possibility of interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
SertralineEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Eliglustat and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Eliglustat and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
SertralineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's with Selegiline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
SertralineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
When linezolid is taken with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
taking Linezolid and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea-contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SertralineThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Thioridazine and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations -contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SertralineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SertralineDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Dronedarone and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dronedarone with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's is not recommend, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SertralineHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of halofantrine and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's and halofantrine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SertralineProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
When Procarbazine is taken with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's and Procarbazine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
SertralinePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Taking SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's with pimozide can increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Pimozide and SRT 50 mg Tablet 15's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs -dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety. Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oils.

  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters.

  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges and pears.

  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosts self-esteem, and provides restful sleep.

  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.

  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.

  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDEPRESSANT

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with SRT 50 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

SRT 50 mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the last 3 months as it may cause a serious condition in the baby such as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) which causes the baby to appear bluish and makes breathing faster. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

SRT 50 mg Tablet may be excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. SRT 50 mg Tablet is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

SRT 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness or impair thinking. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking SRT 50 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take SRT 50 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of SRT 50 mg Tablet in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

SRT 50 mg Tablet may be used only to treat Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children aged 6 to 17 years. SRT 50 mg Tablet is not recommended to treat any other disorders in children below 18 years of age.

FAQs

SRT 50 mg Tablet used in the treatment of Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Yes, SRT 50 mg Tablet may be used to treat a panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using the SRT 50 mg Tablet .
No, you are not recommended to take SRT 50 mg Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause adverse effects such as hallucinations, increased muscle tension, excessive sweating, fever, anxiety, involuntary, rhythmic contractions of muscles, including the muscles that control eye movement, tremor or even coma. However, before using SRT 50 mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.
Yes, SRT 50 mg Tablet may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts, especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking SRT 50 mg Tablet .
It takes about 2 weeks or longer, usually for SRT 50 mg Tablet to work. However, it is recommended to use SRT 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.
SRT 50 mg Tablet may affect male fertility as it may reduce sperm quality. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning to father a child.
SRT 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may alter blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking SRT 50 mg Tablet , especially if you have diabetes, and the dose of diabetic medicines may be adjusted appropriately by your doctor.
SRT 50 mg Tablet contains Sertraline, which inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases the serotonin (chemical messenger) activity in the brain that regulates mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, SRT 50 mg Tablet helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.
The side effects of SRT 50 mg Tablet include nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to take SRT 50 mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor, which may be for several months. Do not stop taking SRT 50 mg Tablet before the advised time as it may cause depression to recur.
Take SRT 50 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day and is usually taken once a day. Take it as per your convenience but preferably at the same time every day. Some people should take it in the morning who have sleep difficulty after taking SRT 50 mg Tablet . Whereas, some take it at night to minimize the side effects of vomiting and nausea.
Yes, sleepiness is a common side effect of SRT 50 mg Tablet . Avoid driving or using heavy machinery if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or tired after taking SRT 50 mg Tablet . This usually occurs within the first few days and weeks after starting SRT 50 mg Tablet , which may disappear after 2-3 months.
SRT 50 mg Tablet increases the serotonin levels which is an important chemical and a neurotransmitter. This helps to improve and regulate mood, resulting in an improvement in the anxiety symptoms.
No, do not stop taking SRT 50 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, it is important to reduce the dose gradually with time (over several weeks or months).
The withdrawal symptoms of SRT 50 mg Tablet include numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, dizziness, nausea, trouble sleeping, headaches, feeling agitated or anxious, and shaking. However, these symptoms are usually mild to moderate and disappear 1-2 weeks after stopping SRT 50 mg Tablet .
The symptoms of SRT 50 mg Tablet overdose include fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, shakiness, and a rapid heartbeat. Whereas, serious side effects include heart problems, fainting, delirium, and changes in blood pressure. If you experience such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

308-310 Dwarkesh Complex, Sun Pharma Road, Po:Atladra, Vadodara-390 012., Gujarat, India.
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