Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name sertraline Trade Name Zoloft

Indication major depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety

Action inhibits uptake of serotonin allowing for higher quantities available within synaptic cleft

Therapeutic Class Antidepressant

Pharmacologic Class SSRI

Nursing Considerations • do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, drowsiness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, tremors, serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction • monitor mood changes in patient • takes 1-4 weeks for therapy to be effective.