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Sertraline (Zoloft) Nursing Considerations

01.13.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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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.

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