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SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Brand Names: Zoloft

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 norepinephrine and dopamine neuronal reuptake. In vitro studies have shown that sertraline has no significant affinity for adrenergic (alpha1, alpha2, beta), cholinergic, GABA, dopaminergic, histaminergic, serotonergic (5HT1A, 5HT1B, 5HT2), or benzodiazepine receptors. The chronic administration of sertraline was found in animals to down regulate brain norepinephrine receptors. Sertraline does not inhibit monoamine oxidase. Alcohol In healthy subjects, the acute cognitive and psychomotor effects of alcohol were not potentiated by ZOLOFT. Cardiac Electrophysiology The effect of sertraline on the QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo- and positive-controlled three-period crossover thorough QTc study in 54 healthy adult subjects. At 2-fold the maximum recommended daily dose (~3-fold the steady-state exposure for sertraline and N-desmethylsertraline), the largest mean ΔΔQTc was 10 ms with upper bound of two-sided 90% confidence interval of 12 ms. The length of the QTc interval was also positively correlated with serum concentrations of sertraline and N- desmethylsertraline concentrations. These concentration-based analyses, however, indicated a lesser effect on QTc at maximally observed concentration than in the primary analysis [See Warnings and Precautions (5) , Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7) , Overdosage (10) ] . 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following oral once-daily ZOLOFT dosing over the range of 50 to 200 mg for 14 days, mean peak plas...

⚠️ 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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