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Drug Sertraline

This document provides information about the medication Sertraline HCl (Zoloft), including its classification as an antidepressant and SSRI, dose of 50 mg taken orally once daily, mechanism of action for treating major depressive disorder and other indications, potential side effects and interactions, and nursing implications for administration and patient education. Key focuses for nursing include monitoring for side effects, drug interactions, and changes in mood or suicidal ideation, as well as teaching the patient about proper usage and signs requiring medical attention.

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Drug Sertraline

This document provides information about the medication Sertraline HCl (Zoloft), including its classification as an antidepressant and SSRI, dose of 50 mg taken orally once daily, mechanism of action for treating major depressive disorder and other indications, potential side effects and interactions, and nursing implications for administration and patient education. Key focuses for nursing include monitoring for side effects, drug interactions, and changes in mood or suicidal ideation, as well as teaching the patient about proper usage and signs requiring medical attention.

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NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Sertraline HCl Zoloft Antidepressant 50 Mg PO Every Day
SSRI
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
Unknown Within 2 to 4 weeks Unknown
N/A

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


(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Major depressive disorder. Panic disorder. OCD, PTSD, social Hypersensitivity, MAOI therapy, New warning: Increase the risk of
anxiety disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder. bleeding with NSAID’s, Aspirin, and other drugs effecting coagulation.
Inhibits neuronal uptake of serotonin in the CNS. Has little effect on
norepinephrine or dopamine.
Antidepressant action, decreased incidence of panic attacks. Common side effects
Decreases OCD behavior, fear, helplessness, or horror, social Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, tinnitus, anxiety,
anxiety. emotional lability, weakness, palpitations, constipation, dry mouth,
nausea, tremor
Ordered for: Depression

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically)

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this


medication
May cause drowsiness or dizziness, avoid CNS depressant drugs or
alcohol, contact physician about taking other meds with Sertraline,
frequent mouth rinses or sugarless gum relieves dry mouth, notify doctor
of nausea, weakness, anxiety or insomnia, wear protective clothing when
exposed to sunlight.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
med? Sense of well-being, interest in
Vital signs, monitor mood, assess for suicide, surroundings, decrease in OCD,
respiratory depression. If dose already given for day, respiratory panic attacks, PTSD, social anxiety
depression. disorder

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