Lithosun 300 Tablet
Product introduction
Lithosun 300 Tablet is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and mania in adults. It is sometimes used to treat other behavioral disorders as well. It reduces the frequency of manic episodes and decreases the intensity of those episodes that might occur.
Lithosun 300 Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly as it may result in harmful effects.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include tremors, slurred speech, uncoordinated body movements, nausea, Vomiting, acne, increased white blood cell count, and memory impairment. It may also cause hair loss, enlarged thyroid gland, skin rash, and increased thirst. This medicine may also cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of thyroid and kidney function may be required.
Uses of Lithosun Tablet
Side effects of Lithosun Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lithosun
- Dryness in mouth
- Hand tremors
- Confusion
- Decreased memory
- Feeling thirsty
- Muscle weakness
- ECG changes
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Polyuria
- Increased white blood cell count
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weight gain
How to use Lithosun Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lithosun 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Lithosun Tablet works
Lithosun 300 Tablet works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lithosun 300 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lithosun 300 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lithosun 300 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lithosun 300 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lithosun 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lithosun 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lithosun 300 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lithosun 300 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lithosun Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lithosun 300 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Lithosun 300 Tablet is one of the most effective long-term treatment for bipolar disorder.
- It may also be used for the treatment of mania.
- Your lithium blood levels, thyroid function, and kidney function may be monitored as long as you take this medicine.
- It may cause diarrhea and dehydration. Drink plenty of water and and use normal amounts of salt. Inform your doctor if you start or stop a low-salt diet.
- Monitor your weight during treatment as Lithosun 300 Tablet can cause weight gain.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have persistent stomach upset, problems with your speech, or extreme drowsiness. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not take Lithosun 300 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organic Carbonic Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Mood Stabilizers
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lithosun with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Domperidone with Lithium carbonate.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience the
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Careful consideration is advised when taking Haloperidol with Lithium carbonate. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as impaired movements, dizziness or dro
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Lithium carbonate.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lithosun 300 Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Lithosun Tablet for?
Mania
52%
Others
48%
How much was the improvement?
Average
40%
Excellent
31%
Poor
28%
What were the side-effects while using Lithosun 300 Tablet?
Slurred speec*
25%
Tremor
25%
Nausea
12%
Uncoordinated*
12%
Acne
12%
*Slurred speech, Uncoordinated body movements
How do you take Lithosun Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
19%
Empty stomach
14%
*With or without food
Please rate Lithosun 300 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
47%
Expensive
30%
Average
23%
FAQs
How quickly does Lithosun 300 Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithosun 300 Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithosun 300 Tablet. Do not stop taking Lithosun 300 Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Does Lithosun 300 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithosun 300 Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Is Lithosun 300 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithosun 300 Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithosun 300 Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Lithosun 300 Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithosun 300 Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Can Lithosun 300 Tablet cause gain in weight?
Lithosun 300 Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithosun 300 Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Lithosun 300 Tablet or some other reason.
What is the most important information I should know about Lithosun 300 Tablet?
Lithosun 300 Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithosun 300 Tablet levels are available. This is because Lithosun 300 Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithosun 300 Tablet in blood. Lithosun 300 Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithosun 300 Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
How should Lithosun 300 Tablet be taken?
Take Lithosun 300 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Lithosun 300 Tablet levels.
Which medicines decrease Lithosun 300 Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithosun 300 Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithosun 300 Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithosun 300 Tablet in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.
How quickly does Lithosun 300 Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithosun 300 Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithosun 300 Tablet. Do not stop taking Lithosun 300 Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Does Lithosun 300 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithosun 300 Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Is Lithosun 300 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithosun 300 Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithosun 300 Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Lithosun 300 Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithosun 300 Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Can Lithosun 300 Tablet cause gain in weight?
Lithosun 300 Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithosun 300 Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Lithosun 300 Tablet or some other reason.
What is the most important information I should know about Lithosun 300 Tablet?
Lithosun 300 Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithosun 300 Tablet levels are available. This is because Lithosun 300 Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithosun 300 Tablet in blood. Lithosun 300 Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithosun 300 Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
How should Lithosun 300 Tablet be taken?
Take Lithosun 300 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Lithosun 300 Tablet levels.
Which medicines decrease Lithosun 300 Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithosun 300 Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithosun 300 Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithosun 300 Tablet in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lithosun 300 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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