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Zoloft 25 mg/1

sertraline hydrochloride · TABLET, FILM COATED · Viatris Specialty LLC

2 Recalls on Record
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Zoloft is a tablet, film coated containing sertraline hydrochloride at 25 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Viatris Specialty LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Zoloft
Generic Name
sertraline hydrochloride
NDC Code (Product)
58151-574
Manufacturer
Viatris Specialty LLC
Strength
25 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA019839
Marketing Start
10/30/2024

Recall History

2 Recalls on Record
Class II10/20/2017

Pfizer Inc.

SUPERPOTENT: Weight variations resulting in tablets that are sub and super potent

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II04/28/2016

Pfizer Inc.

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: thick tablets exceeding specifications were found.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

nausea7,409 reports
fatigue6,978 reports
drug ineffective6,790 reports
headache6,208 reports
anxiety5,837 reports
depression5,830 reports
pain5,133 reports
diarrhoea5,068 reports
dizziness5,007 reports
dyspnoea4,501 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZOLOFT is indicated for the treatment of the following [See Clinical Studies (14) ] : • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder (PD) • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) ZOLOFT is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of ( 1 ): • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder (PD) • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Indication Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage MDD ( 2.1 ) 50 mg per day 200 mg per day OCD ( 2.1 ) 25 mg per day (ages 6-12) 50 mg per day (ages ≥ 13) 200 mg per day PD, PTSD, SAD ( 2.1 ) 25 mg per day 200 mg per day PMDD ( 2.2 ) continuous dosing 50 mg per day 150 mg per day PMDD ( 2.2 ) 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 ( 2.1 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for titration in PMDD ( 2.2 ) • Hepatic impairment: o Mild: Recommended starting and maximum dosage is half recommended dosage ( 2.4 ) o Moderate or severe: Not recommended ( 2.4 ) • When discontinuing ZOLOFT, reduce dose gradually ( 2.6 , 5.4 ) • Oral solution: Must be diluted before administration ( 2.7 ) 2.1 Dosage in Patients with MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, and SAD The recommended initial dosage and maximum ZOLOFT 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 do…

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ZOLOFT is contraindicated in patients: • Taking, or within 14 days of stopping, MAOIs, (including the MAOIs linezolid and intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . • Taking pimozide [See Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . • With known hypersensitivity to sertraline (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema) [See Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2) ] . In addition to the contraindications for all ZOLOFT formulations listed above, ZOLOFT oral solution is contraindicated in patients: • Taking disulfiram. ZOLOFT oral solution contains alcohol, and concomitant use of ZOLOFT and disulfiram may result in a disulfiram-alcohol reaction. • Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or use within 14 days of stopping MAOIs ( 4 , 7.1 ) • Concomitant use of pimozide ( 4 , 7.1 ) • Known hypersensitivity to sertraline or excipients ( 4 , 5.4 ) • ZOLOFT oral solution only: Concomitant use of disulfiram ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Protein-bound drugs: Monitor for adverse reactions and reduce dosage of ZOLOFT or other protein-bound drugs (e.g., warfarin) as warranted. ( 7.1 , 12.3 ) • CYP2D6 substrates: Reduce dosage of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6. ( 7.1 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Clinically Significant Drug Interactions Table 5 includes clinically significant drug interactions with ZOLOFT [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 5. Clinically-Significant Drug Interactions with ZOLOFT Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of SSRIs including ZOLOFT and MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Intervention: ZOLOFT is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs, including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue [See Dosage and Administration (2.5) , Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Examples: selegiline, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, linezolid, methylene blue Pimozide Clinical Impact: Increased plasma concentrations of pimozide, a drug with a narrow therapeutic index, may increase the risk of QTc prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Intervention: Concomitant use of pimozide and ZOLOFT is contraindicated [S…

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in more detail in other sections of the prescribing information: • Hypersensitivity reactions to sertraline [See Contraindications (4) ] • Disulfiram-alcohol reaction when ZOLOFT oral solution is taken with disulfiram [See Contraindications (4) ] • QTc prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when taken with pimozide [See Contraindications (4) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] • Suicidal thoughts and behaviors [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Serotonin syndrome [See Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] • Increased risk of bleeding [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Activation of mania/hypomania [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Discontinuation syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Seizures [See Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Angle-closure glaucoma [See Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hyponatremia [See Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Sexual Dysfunction [See Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and twice placebo) in pooled placebo-controlled MDD, OCD, PD, PTSD, SAD and PMDD clinical trials were nausea, di…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zoloft used for?

Zoloft contains sertraline hydrochloride. It is a tablet, film coated taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Zoloft a controlled substance?

Zoloft is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Zoloft?

The generic name for Zoloft is sertraline hydrochloride. There are 12 other brand versions of sertraline hydrochloride.

What is the NDC code for Zoloft 25 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Zoloft 25 mg/1 is 58151-574, listed by Viatris Specialty LLC.

Product NDC

58151-574

Package NDC

58151-574-93

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