Parmasertraline 100 mg Tablets (Sertraline Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Start with an initial dose of 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 increments up to a maximum of 200 mg daily, and dosage adjustments should be made at intervals of at least one week. Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder: Start with a dose of 25 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: For patients aged 6-12 years, start with a dosage of 25 mg once daily; for patients aged 13-17 years, start with a dosage of 50 mg once daily. 6-17 year old pediatric patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder may receive a dosage of 25-200

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal ideation or behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive or psychiatric disorders; therefore, careful observation by a physician and guardian is advised during use. Serotonin syndrome and other serious side effects may occur, particularly when used in combination with serotonergic drugs; if abnormal symptoms occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be used in conjunction with MAO inhibitors and should not be administered within 14 days after discontinuation. Patients with moderate to severe liver impairment or hypersensitivity to this medication should not take it. Patients with epilepsy are at risk of seizures and should be observed carefully; if seizures occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Patients with narrow-angle glaucoma may experience increased intraocular pressure due to the mydriatic effect of this medication and should be cautious. This medication may cause side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness; therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery, and it is advisable to avoid taking it with alcohol. During the initial stages of treatment or when the dosage is changed, watch for behavioral changes such as suicidal tendencies, anxiety, agitation, or aggressiveness, and consult a physician if there are any abnormal symptoms. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication, as use may affect the fetus, and appropriate contraceptive methods should be used. If breastfeeding, it should be discussed with a physician whether to administer this medication, as it may be excreted in breast milk. This medication is only approved for use in children and adolescents for obsessive-compulsive disorder and should be regularly monitored for weight and growth status. In case of overdose, serious side effects may occur; therefore, dosages should be strictly adhered to, and immediate medical attention should be sought if overdose occurs. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients must inform their physician or pharmacist about any other medications they are taking. Store this medication in a safe place out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, desquamative rash, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanying cough and fever, respiratory problems, jaundice of skin or eyes

Mild side effects

• Decreased appetite
• increased appetite
• hyponatremia
• hypoglycemia
• hyperglycemia
• insomnia
• depressive symptoms
• decreased libido
• restlessness
• anxiety

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature of between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to help preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle