Sertraline hydrochloride oral concentrate

Sertraline hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for oral administration. It is chemically unrelated to other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other available antidepressant agents. It is supplied in a multidose 60-mL bottle. Each milliliter of 

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Sertraline hydrochloride has an average half-life of about 26 hours, and mean peak plasma concentrations occur at 4.5-8.4 hours. The dosage is 50-200 mg/day orally. Its major metabolite, /V-desmethylsertraline, is less active than sertraline. Adverse effects are as for the SSRIs in general. 

Ingestion is the most common route of both accidental and intentional exposure to sertraline hydrochloride. Sertraline is available as an oral tablet and as an oral concentrate (liquid). 

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