Daxid

Drug Name:

Sertraline HCl 50mg, 100mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Zoloft

Zoloft

Details

Purpose

Sertraline HCl 50mg, 100mg tablets are used for the treatment of

  • Panic attacks
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Social anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Mood changes
  • Insomnia
  • Decrease energy levels

The medication comes under the international brand name of Zoloft and an Indian brand name of Daxid.

 

How does it work?

The main ingredient of Zoloft medicine is sertraline which belongs to the category of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The tablets work by decreasing the unwanted thoughts from the user’s brain by combining them with disturbing chemicals. The medicine is effective in restoring the lost balance of the user body.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Sertraline HCl 50mg, 100mg tablets are prescribed by the doctor to treat the depression and panic attacks in the user body.
  2. The tablets balance the natural substance called serotonin in the body and thus helps in calming the brain and body.
  3. Daxid tablets are consumed once a day as prescribed by the doctor. It is usually taken in the morning time.
  4. The doses of the medication depend on the patient’s health and medical conditions.
  5. Sertraline HCl 50mg, 100mg Tablets are consumed orally through the mouth as directed by the doctor. The tablet form is more appropriate for use than the other forms.
  6. If any user is using the liquid form of this medicine, then he or she should mix it with another liquid for consuming it.
  7. The medication is meal-dependent. The usual doses are taken after meals.
  8. Avoid chewing and crushing the daxid tablets. do swallow the tablet in one go with water.
  9. Before consuming the sertraline HCl 50mg, 100mg tablets, read the doctor’s instructions carefully.
  10. Orally consume the medication as directed by the doctor.
  11. Take the pills regularly as per the instructions of the doctor to get better results.
  12. If an allergy or side-effects happens then immediately report to the doctor.
  13. Do not overdose by taking moredaxid tablets, they can be harmful to the body.
  14. Do not stop the usage of the medicine without getting the doctor’s approval. The tablets can have serious withdrawal syndromes on the user body.

 

Side-effects

  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Trouble in breathing
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Sweating
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness
  • Muscle cramps
  • Weight loss
  • Tremors
  • Fainting
  • Headache

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with drugs like clopidogrel, pimozide, ibuprofen, naproxen, warfarin, dabigatran.   Other drugs like MAO inhibitors also interact with sertraline tablets to reduce the effectiveness of it.