Sertralinedosage

Indication Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage MDD 50 mg per day 200 mg per day OCD 25 mg per day (ages 6-12) 50 mg per day (ages ≥13 ) 200 mg per day PD, PTSD, SAD 25 mg per day 200 mg per day PMDD continuous dosing 50 mg per day 150 mg per day PMDD intermittent dosing 50 mg per day during luteal phase only 100 mg per day during luteal phase only If inadequate response to starting dosage, titrate in 25–50 mg per day increments once weekly in MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD See Full Prescribing Information for titration in PMDD Hepatic impairment: Mild: Recommended starting and maximum dosage is half recommended dosage Moderate or severe: Not recommended When discontinuing sertraline hydrochloride, reduce dose gradually

2.1 Dosage in

Patients with MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD The recommended initial dosage and maximum sertraline hydrochloride dosage in patients with MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD are displayed in Table 1 below. A dosage of 25 mg or 50 mg per day is the initial therapeutic dosage. For adults and pediatric patients, subsequent dosages may be increased in case of an inadequate response in 25 to 50 mg per day increments once a week, depending on tolerability, up to a maximum of 200 mg per day. Given the 24-hour elimination half-life of sertraline hydrochloride, the recommended interval between dose changes is one week. Table 1

2.2 Dosage in

Patients with PMDD The recommended starting sertraline hydrochloride dosage in adult women with PMDD is 50 mg per day. Sertraline hydrochloride may be administered either continuously (every day throughout the menstrual cycle) or intermittently (only during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, i.e., starting the daily dosage 14 days prior to the anticipated onset of menstruation and continuing through the onset of menses). Intermittent dosing would be repeated with each new cycle. When dosing continuously, patients not responding to a 50 mg dosage may benefit from dosage increases at 50 mg increments per menstrual cycle up to 150 mg per day. When dosing intermittently, patients not responding to a 50 mg dosage may benefit from increasing the dosage up to a maximum of 100 mg per day during the next menstrual cycle (and subsequent cycles) as follows: 50 mg per day during the first 3 days of dosing followed by 100 mg per day during the remaining days in the dosing cycle.

2.3 Screen for

Bipolar Disorder Prior to Starting sertraline hydrochloride Prior to initiating treatment with sertraline hydrochloride or another antidepressant, screen patients for a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania.

2.4 Dosage Modifications in

Patients with Hepatic Impairment Both the recommended starting dosage and therapeutic range in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child Pugh scores 5 or 6) are half the recommended daily dosage. The use of sertraline hydrochloride in patients with moderate (Child Pugh scores 7 to 9) or severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh scores 10–15) is not recommended.

2.5 Switching

Patients to or from a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Antidepressant At least 14 days must elapse between discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant and initiation of sertraline hydrochloride. In addition, at least 14 days must elapse after stopping sertraline hydrochloride before starting an MAOI antidepressant.

2.6 Discontinuation of

Treatment with Sertraline Hydrochloride Adverse reactions may occur upon discontinuation of sertraline hydrochloride. Gradually reduce the dosage rather than stopping sertraline hydrochloride abruptly whenever possible.