Lithex
Lithex Products are primarily used for
Mania, Bipolar disorder
About Lithex Products
Lithex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lithex are Vomiting, Polyuria, Dryness in mouth, Increased white blood cell count, Hand tremors, Confusion, Decreased memory, Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Feeling thirsty, Muscle weakness, ECG changes, Vertigo.
How Lithex Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Lithex Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithex Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate
Q. How quickly does Lithex 300 Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet. Do not stop taking Lithex 300 Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithex 300 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithex 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.
Q. Is Lithex 300 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithex 300 Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithex 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.
Q. Can Lithex 300 Tablet cause gain in weight?
Lithex 300 Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lithex 300 Tablet?
Lithex 300 Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithex 300 Tablet levels are available. This is because Lithex 300 Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithex 300 Tablet in blood. Lithex 300 Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithex 300 Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Lithex 300 Tablet be taken?
Take Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Lithex 300 Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithex 300 Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithex 300 Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithex 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.
Q. How quickly does Lithex 300 Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet. Do not stop taking Lithex 300 Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithex 300 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithex 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.
Q. Is Lithex 300 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithex 300 Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithex 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.
Q. Can Lithex 300 Tablet cause gain in weight?
Lithex 300 Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lithex 300 Tablet?
Lithex 300 Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithex 300 Tablet levels are available. This is because Lithex 300 Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithex 300 Tablet in blood. Lithex 300 Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithex 300 Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Lithex 300 Tablet be taken?
Take Lithex 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 Lithex 300 Tablet levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Lithex 300 Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithex 300 Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithex 300 Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithex 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.
Products for Lithex
Lithex 300 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹24.47
Lithex 400mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹50.72
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