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SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Brand Names: Sertraline Hydrochloride

Basic Information

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Mechanism of Action

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Sertraline potentiates serotonergic activity in the central nervous system through inhibition of neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT). 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Studies at clinically relevant doses have demonstrated that sertraline blocks the uptake of serotonin into human platelets. In vitro studies in animals also suggest that sertraline is a potent and selective inhibitor of neuronal serotonin reuptake and has only very weak effects on norepineph...

⚠️ Black Box Warning

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients ( 5.1 ) Closely monitor for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors ( 5.1 )

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📚 Recent Research (PubMed)

Anxiety Disorders: A Review.

Authors: Szuhany KL, Simon NM
Journal: JAMA (2022 Dec 27)
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Antidepressants for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder in the maintenance phase: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Authors: Kishi T, Ikuta T, Sakuma K et al.
Journal: Mol Psychiatry (2023 Jan)
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Efficacy and Safety of Flexibly Dosed Esketamine Nasal Spray Combined With a Newly Initiated Oral Antidepressant in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Randomized Double-Blind Active-Controlled Study.

Authors: Popova V, Daly EJ, Trivedi M et al.
Journal: Am J Psychiatry (2019 Jun 1)
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment.

Authors: Sartor Z, Kelley L, Laschober R et al.
Journal: Am Fam Physician (2023 Mar)
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Cognitive behavioral therapy, sertraline, or a combination in childhood anxiety.

Authors: Walkup JT, Albano AM, Piacentini J et al.
Journal: N Engl J Med (2008 Dec 25)
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