YJ Sertraline Tablet 50 mg (Sertraline Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

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

Children's dosage

For children aged 6-12 with obsessive-compulsive disorder, start with a dose of 25 mg once daily. For children aged 13-17 with obsessive-compulsive disorder, start with a dose of 50 mg once daily.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depression or psychiatric disorders, thus physicians should carefully consider the risks and benefits before prescribing. All patients of all ages taking this medication should be closely monitored for unusual behavioral changes such as worsening of the disease, suicidal tendencies, and aggression after starting treatment, and family or caregivers should also closely observe the patient and consult a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms arise. Severe side effects such as serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur; therefore, extra caution should be exercised when taking this medication in combination with other serotonergic agents. If related symptoms occur, treatment should be stopped immediately and medical care should be sought. This drug should not be taken in combination with MAO inhibitors, and it should not be administered to patients who are currently taking or have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within 14 days. Patients with moderate or severe liver function impairment, known hypersensitivity to this drug, or those on certain medications should not use it. Patients with epilepsy or mild liver function impairment and patients with glaucoma should be closely monitored during treatment and may require dosage adjustments as needed. Patients taking this medication may experience CNS symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, or anxiety, so caution should be taken when driving a vehicle or operating dangerous machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consider the potential effects on the fetus before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are also advised not to take it without consulting a doctor. This medication may affect blood test results, so it is important to inform the doctor about taking it during tests. Serious side effects may occur in cases of overdose, so strict adherence to dosage is required, and if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Store in a safe place out of reach of children, and do not transfer to other containers as this helps maintain the quality of the medication. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, difficulty or inability to breathe, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help ensure the medication's efficacy is preserved safely.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle