Daxid 100mg Tablet
Pfizer Ltd

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In-stock 15 tablets in 1 strip
294.33

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Depression Anxiety disorder Phobia

COMPOSITION:
Sertraline (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Daxid 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Daxid 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Daxid 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Daxid 100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Daxid 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Daxid 100mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as you may be given a smaller dose initially and then increased slowly as required.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Daxid 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Daxid 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Daxid 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Sertraline   100mg

Uses of Daxid Tablet
Daxid 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to use Daxid Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Daxid 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Daxid Tablet works
Daxid 100mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Daxid Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Daxid to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Daxid, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Daxid, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Daxid is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Daxid addictive?
Daxid is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Daxid may cause effects like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting and shaking. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use and discontinuation

Q. Is Daxid a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid?
No, Daxid belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain and help improve depression

Q. Is Daxid safe?
Daxid is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Daxid cause insomnia/hair loss/ weight gain or loss/acne/sick feeling?
Insomnia, headache, weight gain or weight loss and sick feeling are side effects reported with the use of Daxid. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects

Q. Can I take Daxid for anxiety?
Daxid is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Daxid for your anxiety complaints

Q. Is Daxid a stimulant?
No, Daxid belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It does not stimulate the brain, but improves depression by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain

Q. Can I take sertraline with diazepam/ Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)/ alcohol/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ mirtazapine/ amoxicillin/ Nyquil (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine)/ Co codamol (paracetamol and codeine)/ ibuprofen?
With tramadol there is an increased risk of hypertension, amitriptyline may possibly change the blood levels of fluoxetine, and alcohol may alter the effect of fluoxetine. No clinically observed drug interaction has been reported with diazepam, Co codamol, Nyquil, ibuprofen and mirtazapine. Please consult your doctor when using concomitantly

Q. How long can I take Daxid/ Can I take Daxid forever?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Does Daxid expire?
Yes, like all drugs, Daxid has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.