Sertiva Benefits & Uses

Sertiva is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression
Neuropathic Pain
Epilepsy
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Diabetic Nephropathy

Other Benefits

Sertiva Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased up to 150 mg/day as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased up to 50 mg/day as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased up to 50 mg/day as needed

Sertiva Related Warnings

Is the use of Sertiva safe for pregnant women?

Sertiva may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sertiva again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Sertiva safe during breastfeeding?

Sertiva may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Sertiva on the Kidneys?

Sertiva rarely harms the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Sertiva on the Liver?

Sertiva does not damage the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sertiva on the Heart?

Sertiva is completely safe for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sertiva with Other Drugs

Sertiva should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Atropine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Pentazocine

Pioglitazone

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Lorazepam

Sertiva Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sertiva unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Heart Disease
Schizophrenia
Thyroid problems
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Bipolar Disorder
Suicidal Tendency
Depression
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Glaucoma
Angioedema

Frequently asked Questions about Sertiva

Is this Sertiva habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sertiva has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Sertiva you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Sertiva only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Sertiva can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Sertiva Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sertiva

Taking Sertiva with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sertiva

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Sertiva as it can have severe side effects.

Severe