一起了解舍曲林Zoloft的作用及用药禁忌

Sertraline Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used to treat symptoms associated with depression, including depression with anxiety, with or without a history of mania; and is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. What is the function of that? What are the contraindications for medication?

How Sertraline Zoloft works

At clinical doses, Sertraline Zoloft blocks serotonin uptake by human platelets. Research Tip: Sertraline Zoloft is a potent and selective neuronal serotonin reuptake inhibitor with only weak effects on norepinephrine and dopamine. Long-term administration of Zoloft to animals can downregulate norepinephrine receptors in the brain, which is consistent with the clinical effects of other antidepressant drugs.

Sertraline Zoloft medication contraindications

Treatment with Sertraline Zoloft may lead to the development of diabetes or poor blood sugar control. Therefore, patients should be monitored for symptoms and signs of blood sugar fluctuations while receiving this drug, and the blood sugar of diabetic patients should be closely monitored. Depending on the severity of the disease, the dosage of insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic drugs may need to be adjusted.

Treatment with Sertraline Zoloft may cause patients to develop angle-closure glaucoma, and patients should pay attention to eye examinations during treatment; patients with angle-closure glaucoma or a history of glaucoma should use Sertraline Zoloft treatment with caution.

When using Sertraline Zoloft treatment, attention should be paid to drug interactions. This drug cannot be used in combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and pimozide. If the patient is receiving other drug treatments, he should inform his doctor before officially using Sertraline Zoloft treatment, and a professional doctor will judge whether other drugs can be taken at the same time.

The above is an introduction to Sertraline Zoloft. If patients want to know more drug information about Sertraline Zoloft (such as usage methods, drug prices, purchase channels, etc.), they can consult the medical companion travel service.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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