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Serena is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Fear. Other than this, Serena has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Serena. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Serena can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Serena go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Serena is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Serena has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Serena related warnings section.
Serena is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Suicidal Tendency, Bipolar Disorder as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Serena contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Serena with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Serena is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Serena is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Serena is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Serena safe for pregnant women?
Serena can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Serena, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Serena safe during breastfeeding?
Serena may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Serena on the Kidneys?
Serena does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Serena on the Liver?
Side effects of Serena rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Serena on the Heart?
Serena may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Serena should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Serena unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Serena habit forming or addictive?
Serena is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Serena. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Serena is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Serena has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Serena
You can take Serena with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Serena
Consumption of alcohol and Serena together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1132-1134
