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Artraline 50mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

SERTRALINE-50MG

Uses:

Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Medicinal Benefits:

Artraline 50mg Tablet contains Sertraline, an antidepressant that inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, Artraline 50mg Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

FAQs

Artraline 50mg Tablet contains Sertraline, which inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases the serotonin (chemical messenger) activity in the brain that regulates mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Artraline 50mg Tablet helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Yes, Artraline 50mg Tablet may be used to treat a panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using the Artraline 50mg Tablet.

No, you are not recommended to take Artraline 50mg Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause adverse effects such as hallucinations, increased muscle tension, excessive sweating, fever, anxiety, involuntary, rhythmic contractions of muscles, including the muscles that control eye movement, tremor or even coma. However, before using Artraline 50mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.

Yes, Artraline 50mg Tablet may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts, especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking Artraline 50mg Tablet.

It takes about 2 weeks or longer, usually for Artraline 50mg Tablet to work. However, it is recommended to use Artraline 50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

Artraline 50mg Tablet may affect male fertility as it may reduce sperm quality. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning to father a child.

Artraline 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may alter blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Artraline 50mg Tablet, especially if you have diabetes, and the dose of diabetic medicines may be adjusted appropriately by your doctor.