The drug named Sertraline HCL also called Zoloft, or Lustral
falls in the category of all antidepressants and such natured
drugs for treatment of depression. The function of these drugs
is on the selective reuptake of serotonin and this drug has been
classified as a re uptake inhibitor SSRI hence this drug falls
in that class of inhibitory drugs. The drug was introduced into
the pharmaceutical markets by a company called in the year 1991.
Generic Name: Sertraline HCL
Brand Name: Zoloft
Zoloft also called Sertraline HCL has been used primarily for
the treatment of patients diagnosed with clinical depression in
both children and in adults regardless of them being inpatients
or outpatients and also with people diagnosed with OCD which is
obsessive-compulsive disorder,the drug is also effective with
panic attack patients and people who suffer social anxiety and
stress related disorders both adults as well as children.
The drug known as Sertraline HCL has known to display several
side effects that are common with other anti depressants and the
drug is known to have contraindications some of the other drugs
that are members of SSRI and similar class. This drug can only be
purchased through a prescription or order which is based on
prior prescriptions. The drug is purchasable in Canada, UK,
Australia, Saudi Arabia and US. Zoloft is available in packs of
50mg, 100mg and 400mg pills. As per The 50mg and 100mg tablets and
should be taken in accordance with recommendation and
prescription.
