Licab

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition for Licab Products

Licab Products are primarily used for

Mania, Bipolar disorder

About Licab Products

Uses of Licab Products

Lithium carbonate is used for mania and Bipolar disorder.

Licab Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Licab are Nausea, Increased white blood cell count, Weight gain, Polyuria, Headache, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Hand tremors, Muscle weakness, Confusion, Decreased memory, Feeling thirsty, ECG changes, Vertigo.

How Licab Products work

Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Patient Concerns about Licab Products

Frequently asked questions about Licab Products

Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate

Q. How quickly does Licab XL Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Licab XL Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Licab XL Tablet. Do not stop taking Licab XL Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Licab XL Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Licab XL 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.
Q. Is Licab XL Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Licab XL Tablet may cause kidney problems. Licab XL 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 Licab XL Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Licab XL Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Q. Can Licab XL Tablet cause gain in weight?
Licab XL Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Licab XL 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 Licab XL Tablet or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Licab XL Tablet?
Licab XL Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Licab XL Tablet levels are available. This is because Licab XL Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Licab XL Tablet in blood. Licab XL Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Licab XL Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Licab XL Tablet be taken?
Take Licab XL 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 Licab XL Tablet levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Licab XL Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Licab XL Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Licab XL Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Licab XL 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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