Lithotablet
Composition for Lithotablet Products
Lithotablet Products are primarily used for
Mania, Bipolar disorderProducts for Lithotablet
Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP₹33.75
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About Lithotablet Products
Lithotablet Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lithotablet 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 Lithotablet Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
In Depth Information for Lithotablet Products
- Lithotablet 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 Lithotablet 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 Lithotablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Lithotablet 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 Lithotablet 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 Lithotablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Lithotablet Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithotablet Products
Q. How quickly does Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR. Do not stop taking Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR may cause kidney problems. Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR cause gain in weight?
Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR?
Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. This is because Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR in blood. Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR be taken?
Take Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR. Do not stop taking Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR may cause kidney problems. Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR cause gain in weight?
Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR?
Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. This is because Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR in blood. Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR be taken?
Take Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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 Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithotablet 400mg Tablet SR 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.