Sertraline

Excerpt

Sertraline is a medication used to manage and treat the major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and social anxiety disorder. It is in the SSRI class of medications. This activity outlines the indications, actions, and contraindications for sertraline as a valuable agent in the treatment of major depressive disorder and other disorders. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional healthcare team in treating patients with major depressive disorder and related conditions.