ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR

Overview

ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR is a Schedule H drug.

ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR is composed of: LITHIUM (450.0 MG)

Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania.It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.

Usage

LITHIUM is generally used to treat: Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Bipolar
LITHIUM can address symptoms like: Hyperactive Behavior, Slurred Speech, Difficulty Sleeping, Mood Swings, Sadness, Restless Or Irritability, Anxiety, Delusions, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Gain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR and its Constituents


  • Do not use lithium without telling your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • You should not use lithium if you are allergic to it.Take lithium exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Never use lithium in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. An overdose can occur if you take only slightly more than a recommended dose.
  • Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
  • Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
  • Do not change your dose or medication schedule without your doctor’s advice.
  • Drink extra fluids each day to prevent dehydration.
  • You may need frequent blood tests.Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
  • Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink.
  • Do not change the amount of salt you consume in your diet. Changing your salt intake could change the amount of lithium in your blood.
  • Do not start any medicine including herbal or ayurvedic without telling your doctor. As it may significantly change the Lithium levels.
  • Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics and can lower your Lithium concentrations.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LITHIUM over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Loss Of Balance, Loose Motion, Vomit, Eyes Blurred Vision, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Frequent Urination, Slurred Speech, Ringing In Ears

Common Side-Effects

LITHIUM : Diarrhoea, Impotence, Enlarged Thyroid, Skin Rash, Acne, Increased Thirst, Drowsiness, Hands Shaking, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Fingers Discoloration, Confusion, Fainting, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Frequent Urination, Arms Stiffness, Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Gain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Hair Loss

Serious Side-Effects

LITHIUM : Blood Pressure, Low, Vertigo, Psoriasis, Seizure, Eyes Blurred Vision, Loss Of Coordination, Ringing In Ears, Irregular Heartbeat, Slurred Speech, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Decreased Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

LITHIUM : Vision Problems, Arms Feeling Cold, Legs Feeling Cold, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Ringing In Ears, Eyes Pain, Head Headache

Disease Interactions

LITHIUM can interfere with: Syncope, Dementia, Hyperhidrosis, Fever, Diarrhoea, Hypothyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Alcoholism, CNS Disorder, Hyperprolactinaemia, Breast Cancer, Neutropenia

Technical Classification

LITHIUM is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALKALITH 450MG TAB CRINR 16.41 for 10 TABLET CRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
CARBOLITH 450MG TAB SRINR 38.75 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
INTALITH CR 450MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LI 450MG TAB SRINR 30.38 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITCA 450MG TAB SRINR 24 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHIC 450MG TAB SRINR 42 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHICAB 450MG TAB SRINR 35.61 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHON SR 450MG TABINR 23.62 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHONEX XL 450MG TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHOWEL CR 450MG TABINR 22.76 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG
MANICARB 450MG TAB SRINR 32.5 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
MONOLITH 450MG TAB SRINR 23.75 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
OLITH SR 450MG TABINR 23.08 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG
T LITH CR 450MG TABINR 23.75 for 10 TABLET CRLITHIUM 450.0 MG
TRILITH 450MG TABINR 28.18 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG
UNICARB 450MG INJINR 3795 for 45 ML INJECTIONLITHIUM 450.0 MG
ZECARB SR 450MG TABINR 17.23 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 450.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CARBOLITH 300MG TABINR 11.8 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
CARBOLITH 400MG TABINR 21.32 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400.0 MG
CARBOLITH 400MG TAB SRINR 27.65 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
ELCAB 300MG TABINR 14.5 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
HETHIUM 400MG TABINR 24.03 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400.0 MG
INTALITH 300MG TABINR 15.92 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LALITHIUM 300MG TABINR 9.1 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LALITHIUM 400MG TAB XRINR 25.3 for 10 TABLET XRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LICAB 300MG TABINR 14.17 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LICAB 400MG TAB XLINR 37 for 10 TABLET XLLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LICAB TABINR 19.5 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300 MG
LISALT 300MG TABINR 17.81 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITCA 300MG TABINR 16.7 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHEX 300MG TABINR 16.35 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHEX 400MG TAB SRINR 34 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHIC 300MG TABINR 14.45 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHIC 400MG TAB SRINR 39 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHICAB 300MG TABINR 16.08 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHIUMLITHIUM
LITHOCAP 300MG CAPINR 7.18 for 10 CAPSULESLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOCENT 300MG TABINR 20.95 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOCENT CR 400MG TABINR 34 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOCENT TABINR 20.95 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300 MG
LITHOCENT-CR TABINR 34 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400 MG
LITHOCHIK 300MG TABINR 14.47 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOLENT 300MG TABINR 15.97 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOLENT 400MG TAB SRINR 31 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOLITE 300MG TABINR 11.25 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHON 300MG TABINR 9.87 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHONEX 300MG TABINR 14.43 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHONEX SR TABINR 19.32 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM
LITHOPIK 300MG TABINR 18.43 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOPIK 400MG TAB SRINR 23.9 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHORIL 300MG TABINR 14.1 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHORIL 400MG TAB SRINR 25.71 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOSAN 400MG TAB SRINR 34 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOSUN 400MG TAB SRINR 41 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOX 300MG TABINR 10.6 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITMAN SR 400MG TABINR 25.88 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400.0 MG
MANICARB 300MG TABINR 18.53 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
MANICARB 300MG TAB SRINR 21.11 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 300.0 MG
MANICARB 400MG TAB SRINR 27.5 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
MONOLITH 300MG TABINR 12.62 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
MONOLITH 400MG TAB SRINR 28.25 for 10 TABLET SRLITHIUM 400.0 MG
MOVALITH 400MG TABINR 31.42 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 400.0 MG
OLITH 300MG TABINR 13.46 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
T LITH 300MG TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
TRICAB 300MG TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
TRILITH 300MG TABINR 11.19 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG
UNICARB 150MG INJINR 1485 for 15 ML INJECTIONLITHIUM 150.0 MG
ZECARB 300MG TABINR 10.8 for 10 TABLETSLITHIUM 300.0 MG