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Sertraline hydrochloride

Used for: Major Depressive Disorder – Sertraline hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. The efficacy of Sertraline hydrochloride in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in six to eight week controlled trials of adult outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the DSM-III category of major depressive disorder (see Clinical Trials under CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ).

Mental health medicine Mental health medicines ID 1283
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Major Depressive Disorder – Sertraline hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. The efficacy of Sertraline hydrochloride in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in six to eight week controlled trials of adult outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the DSM-III category of major depressive disorder (see Clinical Trials under CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ).

Active Ingredient

SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

Sertraline Hydrochloride

Generic / Alternate Names

SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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