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    Zoloft Sertraline

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    This medication summary provides information about sertraline (Zoloft) for depression/anxiety. It lists sertraline as an antidepressant dosed at 50mg PO daily, with a normal dosage range of 50-200mg per day depending on response. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, increased sweating, and tremor. The nurse should monitor for appetite and weight changes and educate the patient to take the medication as directed.

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    This medication summary provides information about sertraline (Zoloft) for depression/anxiety. It lists sertraline as an antidepressant dosed at 50mg PO daily, with a normal dosage range of 50-200mg per day depending on response. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, increased sweating, and tremor. The nurse should monitor for appetite and weight changes and educate the patient to take the medication as directed.

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    This medication summary provides information about sertraline (Zoloft) for depression/anxiety. It lists sertraline as an antidepressant dosed at 50mg PO daily, with a normal dosage range of 50-200mg per day depending on response. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, increased sweating, and tremor. The nurse should monitor for appetite and weight changes and educate the patient to take the medication as directed.

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    Zoloft Sertraline

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    Adrianne Bazo
    This medication summary provides information about sertraline (Zoloft) for depression/anxiety. It lists sertraline as an antidepressant dosed at 50mg PO daily, with a normal dosage range of 50-200mg per day depending on response. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, increased sweating, and tremor. The nurse should monitor for appetite and weight changes and educate the patient to take the medication as directed.

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    11-18-08

    Clinical Medications Worksheets


    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency
    sertraline Zoloft Antidepressant 50mg PO Q day
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    Unknown Within 2-4 Unknown 50 mg/day as a single dose in the morning or evening initially; after
    wk several weeks may be increased at weekly intervals up to 200 mg/day,
    depending on response
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Depression/anxiety solutions
    NA

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Inhibits neuronal uptake of serotonin in the CNS, Hypersensitivity
    thus potentiating the activity of serotonin. Has
    little effect on norepinephrine or dopamine Common side effects
    Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia,
    diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, increased sweating, tremor

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None known
    None for this pt
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    Instruct patient to take sertraline as directed. Take missed doses as soon
    as possible and return to regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
    Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressant drugs during therapy
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Monitor appetite and nutritional intake. Weigh med? Increased sense of well-
    weekly. Notify physician or other health care Monitor mood changes. Inform physician or being. May require 1-4 wk
    professional of continued weight loss. Adjust other health care professional if patient
    diet as tolerated to support nutritional status
    of therapy
    demonstrates significant increase in anxiety,
    nervousness, or insomnia

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