Medicine detail

Sertraline

Used for: Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [ See Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]: • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder (PD) • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of ( 1 ): • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive dis.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Mental health ID 5
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [ See Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]: • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder (PD) • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of ( 1 ): • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive dis.

Active Ingredient

sertraline

Chemical Name

(1S,4S)-4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-amine

Common Brands

Zoloft, Sertraline

Generic / Alternate Names

sertraline tablets, sertraline solution, SERTRALINE

Tracking Note

Track mood, sleep, side effects, dose changes, and follow-up notes.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Research

Related NIH/NLM study links

Depression treatment studies and medication-response research

Depression studies evaluate symptom scores, remission, side effects, and care pathways for medicines including SSRIs.

Mental Health NIH mental health research category