Youngjin Sertraline Tablets 100mg (Sertraline Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The initial dose is 50 mg of sertraline taken orally once daily. The maintenance dose is 50-100 mg once daily. If the effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased by 50 mg, up to a maximum of 200 mg daily, with dosage adjustments occurring at intervals of at least one week. For panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder: The initial dose is 25 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: For patients aged 6-12 years, the dose starts at 25 mg once daily, while for patients aged 13-17 years, the dose starts at 50 mg once daily.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young adults aged 18 to 24 who have major depression or other psychiatric disorders; therefore, physicians should carefully assess the need for treatment and its risks. All patients of any age taking this medication should be closely monitored for worsening depression symptoms, suicidal tendencies, aggression, anger, and other abnormal behavioral changes, and family members or caregivers should also closely observe the patient to consult a doctor immediately if any unusual signs occur. This medication may cause a life-threatening side effect called serotonin syndrome, so particular caution is needed when taken with other serotonin-acting drugs, and if symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical treatment sought. It is dangerous to take this medication with certain types of medications known as MAO inhibitors, and at least 14 days must pass after stopping an MAO inhibitor before starting this medication. Patients with moderate or severe liver function impairment should not take this medication, while those with epilepsy or mild liver function impairment should be treated cautiously and should discontinue use immediately if unusual symptoms, such as seizures, occur. Patients with narrow-angle glaucoma or a history of glaucoma should be cautious as this medication can dilate the pupils and increase intraocular pressure. This medication can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and headaches, so caution should be exercised when performing dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery, and it is advisable to avoid taking it with sedatives. During treatment, the medication should be taken consistently as directed by a doctor to prevent recurrence or worsening of depression symptoms, and suddenly stopping the medication can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, so dosage should be gradually decreased in consultation with a doctor. This medication can lower sodium levels in the blood, and if symptoms such as headaches, memory impairment, confusion, or seizures occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately, and diabetic patients should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels. Patients with heart disease or those taking medications that prolong the QT interval may have an increased risk of arrhythmias when taking this medication, so heart conditions should be monitored regularly. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor thoroughly before taking this medication as it may affect the fetus, and appropriate contraception should be used. While this medication may be excreted into breast milk during breastfeeding, its effects on the baby are minimal or negligible, but the decision to take it while nursing should be made carefully based on the doctor's judgment. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents have not been adequately established, so it is not recommended for indications other than obsessive-compulsive disorder. Serious side effects may occur in cases of overdose, so dosage should be strictly followed, and if an overdose is suspected, immediate emergency treatment should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and storing it in a different container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or feeling short of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like pain

Mild side effects

• Decreased appetite
• increased appetite
• hypoglycemia
• hyperglycemia
• insomnia
• decreased libido
• restlessness
• anxiety
• hallucinations
• aggression

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle