Dieloft TPM, or Dieloft, is an antidepressant medication indicated by the psychiatrist to prevent and treat symptoms of depression and other psychological changes. The active ingredient in this drug is sertraline, which works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system, allowing Serotonin to circulate and promoting the improvement of the person’s symptoms.
In addition to being indicated for psychological changes, Dieloft may also be indicated to help relieve symptoms of premenstrual tension, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and its use should be recommended by the gynecologist.
Dieloft TPM is indicated to address the following situations
The use of the medicines should be done in accordance with the doctor’s advice, as the dosage and duration of treatment may be different depending on the situation to be treated and the severity.
In general, 1 tablet of 200 mg a day is recommended, which can be taken in the morning or evening, with or without food, since the tablets are coated.
For children, treatment is usually done in doses of up to 25 mg per day in children between 6 and 12 years of age and 50 mg daily in children over 12 years of age.
Side effects are generally low incidence and intensity, the most common being nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness and tremors.
With the use of this medicine, a decrease in sexual desire, inability to ejaculate, impotence and, in women, lack of orgasm can also occur.
Dieloft TPM is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to sertraline or other components of its formula, as well as not advising during pregnancy and lactation.
Treatment of the elderly or hepatic or renal impairment should be done with caution and under medical supervision.