What is another name for Zoloft (sertraline)?

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From the FDA Drug Label

DESCRIPTION Sertraline hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for oral administration. The FDA drug label does not answer the question.

From the Research

Alternative Names for Zoloft (Sertraline)

  • Another name for Zoloft is sertraline, as mentioned in the study 1
  • Sertraline is also referred to by its chemical name, a naphthalenamine derivative, as stated in the study 2

Trade Names and Manufacturers

  • Sertraline is marketed by Pfizer, as mentioned in the study 1
  • The trade name Zoloft is used to refer to sertraline, as stated in the study 1

Clinical Applications

  • Sertraline is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, as mentioned in the studies 1, 3, 4, 5
  • It is also used in the treatment of other conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder, as stated in the studies 3, 4, 2, 5

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