Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's

Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antidepressant’ used in the treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (fear of leaving one’s own home or being in open or crowded places).  Panic disorder is characterized by a panic attack in which the patient experiences a sudden feeling of terror even if there is no real danger.

Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's contains Alprazolam and Sertraline. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thereby, Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, produces a calming effect, and helps to fall asleep. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone in the body, which is responsible for improving mood, cognition, and memory.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's are nausea (feeling sick), increased appetite, restlessness, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation, dry mouth, jerks or uncoordinated movements, numbing or tingling sensation, vision problems, tinnitus (ringing in ears), ejaculation failure, and fatigue (extreme tiredness). Inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worse.

It is not recommended to take Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not use Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's in patients with severe liver problems, severe breathing problems, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), and if you have been taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within 2 weeks. It is not recommended for use in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly people as dose adjustments are necessary. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's is used to treat panic disorder. It can restore the chemicals in the brain that can produce a calming effect and improve mood, energy and behavior. It also improves the overall well-being and quality-of-life of the patient. It can also help to sleep better. You should take this medicine as intended by the doctor for effective results.

It is not recommended to use Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), medicines used to treat mental illness, and opioid pain killers as it may cause serious side-effects. Before taking Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have mental illness, liver, lungs, or kidney problems, alcohol or drug abuse, eye problems, low sodium levels, diabetes, serotonin syndrome, and fits. Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen depression or anxiety. So, it should be used with caution in patients with a history of suicidal tendencies and depression.

• Do not stop the treatment abruptly as it can cause withdrawal reactions such as stomach cramps, muscle cramps, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), and tremors, etc.
• Sersam A 25 Tablet 10's can be habit-forming. So, do not use it for a duration more than as intended by the doctor.