Uses / Indications:
Sertacad 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Pregnancy interaction:
Sertacad 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
It can take 2-3 weeks for Sertacad to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Sertacad, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Sertacad, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Sertacad is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sertacad 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Sertacad 50mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Faq for medicine:
Is Sertacad addictive? : Sertacad is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Sertacad may cause effects like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting and shaking. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use and discontinuation|Is Sertacad a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid? : No, Sertacad belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain and help improve depression|Is Sertacad safe? : Sertacad is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Does Sertacad cause insomnia/hair loss/ weight gain or loss/acne/sick feeling? : Insomnia, headache, weight gain or weight loss and sick feeling are side effects reported with the use of Sertacad. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects|Can I take Sertacad for anxiety? : Sertacad is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Sertacad for your anxiety complaints|Is Sertacad a stimulant? : No, Sertacad belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It does not stimulate the brain, but improves depression by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain|Can I take sertraline with diazepam/ Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)/ alcohol/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ mirtazapine/ amoxicillin/ Nyquil (acetaminophen : With tramadol there is an increased risk of hypertension, amitriptyline may possibly change the blood levels of fluoxetine, and alcohol may alter the effect of fluoxetine. No clinically observed drug interaction has been reported with diazepam, Co codamol, Nyquil, ibuprofen and mirtazapine. Please consult your doctor when using concomitantly|How long can I take Sertacad/ Can I take Sertacad forever? : It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor|Does Sertacad expire? : Yes, like all drugs, Sertacad has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.
Medicine interaction:
Sertacad with Tizanidine|Sertacad with Terfenadine|Sertacad with Linezolid|Sertacad with Selegiline|Sertacad with Reboxetine|Sertacad with Rasagiline|Sertacad with Sibutramine|Sertacad with Moclobemide|Sertacad with Celiprolol|Sertacad with Glimepiride|Sertacad with Camylofin|Sertacad with Pentazocine|Sertacad with Phenytoin|Sertacad with Imipramine|Sertacad with Bupropion|Sertacad with Glibenclamide|Sertacad with Blonanserin|Sertacad with Glipizide|Sertacad with Indinavir|Sertacad with Haloperidol|Sertacad with Hyoscine butylbromide|Sertacad with Paliperidone|Sertacad with Ethylmorphine|Sertacad with Butorphanol|Sertacad with Duloxetine|Sertacad with Eletriptan|Sertacad with Fentanyl|Sertacad with Penfluridol|Sertacad with Exenatide|Sertacad with Fosphenytoin|Sertacad with Oxazepam|Sertacad with Cyclandelate|Sertacad with Asenapine|Sertacad with Oxyphenonium|Sertacad with Fenoverine|Sertacad with Darunavir|Sertacad with Galantamine|Sertacad with Zuclopenthixol|Sertacad with Iloperidone|Sertacad with Amineptine|Sertacad with Pimozide|Sertacad with Carbamazepine|Sertacad with Gliclazide
