Sertraline Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drugs does sertraline belong to?
A
SSRIs
2
Q
What is sertraline licensed to treat?
A
-Depression
-Panic disorder +/- agoraphobia
-Social / phobic anxiety
-OCD
-PTSD
3
Q
What side effects are there for sertraline?
A
As for citalopram (GI, sweating, headache, insomnia etc)
-More likely to cause bleeding disorders due to anti-platelet function
-Electrolyte disturbance (esp hypoNa+)
4
Q
What does is recommended for sertraline?
A
50-200mg
5
Q
What type of patients is sertraline safest for?
A
-Pregnant / breastfeeding women
-Cardiac PMHx eg MI