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Overview
UNICARB 150MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.UNICARB 150MG INJ is composed of: LITHIUM (150.0 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, BipolarLITHIUM 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?
UNICARB 150MG INJ is generally taken With Food.Precautions
- 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 EarsCommon 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 LossSerious 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 AppetiteRare Side-Effects
LITHIUM : Vision Problems, Arms Feeling Cold, Legs Feeling Cold, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Ringing In Ears, Eyes Pain, Head HeadacheDisease Interactions
LITHIUM can interfere with: Syncope, Dementia, Hyperhidrosis, Fever, Diarrhoea, Hypothyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Alcoholism, CNS Disorder, Hyperprolactinaemia, Breast Cancer, NeutropeniaTechnical Classification
LITHIUM is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTSAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR | INR 16.41 for 10 TABLET CR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| CARBOLITH 300MG TAB | INR 11.8 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| CARBOLITH 400MG TAB | INR 21.32 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| CARBOLITH 400MG TAB SR | INR 27.65 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| CARBOLITH 450MG TAB SR | INR 38.75 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| ELCAB 300MG TAB | INR 14.5 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| HETHIUM 400MG TAB | INR 24.03 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| INTALITH 300MG TAB | INR 15.92 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| INTALITH CR 450MG TAB | INR 24 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LALITHIUM 300MG TAB | INR 9.1 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LALITHIUM 400MG TAB XR | INR 25.3 for 10 TABLET XR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LI 450MG TAB SR | INR 30.38 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LICAB 300MG TAB | INR 14.17 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LICAB 400MG TAB XL | INR 37 for 10 TABLET XL | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LICAB TAB | INR 19.5 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300 MG |
| LISALT 300MG TAB | INR 17.81 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITCA 300MG TAB | INR 16.7 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITCA 450MG TAB SR | INR 24 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LITHEX 300MG TAB | INR 16.35 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHEX 400MG TAB SR | INR 34 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHIC 300MG TAB | INR 14.45 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHIC 400MG TAB SR | INR 39 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHIC 450MG TAB SR | INR 42 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LITHICAB 300MG TAB | INR 16.08 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHICAB 450MG TAB SR | INR 35.61 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LITHIUM | LITHIUM | |
| LITHOCAP 300MG CAP | INR 7.18 for 10 CAPSULES | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHOCENT 300MG TAB | INR 20.95 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHOCENT CR 400MG TAB | INR 34 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHOCENT TAB | INR 20.95 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300 MG |
| LITHOCENT-CR TAB | INR 34 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400 MG |
| LITHOCHIK 300MG TAB | INR 14.47 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHOLENT 300MG TAB | INR 15.97 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHOLENT 400MG TAB SR | INR 31 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHOLITE 300MG TAB | INR 11.25 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHON 300MG TAB | INR 9.87 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHON SR 450MG TAB | INR 23.62 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LITHONEX 300MG TAB | INR 14.43 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHONEX SR TAB | INR 19.32 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM |
| LITHONEX XL 450MG TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LITHOPIK 300MG TAB | INR 18.43 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHOPIK 400MG TAB SR | INR 23.9 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHORIL 300MG TAB | INR 14.1 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITHORIL 400MG TAB SR | INR 25.71 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHOSAN 400MG TAB SR | INR 34 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHOSUN 400MG TAB SR | INR 41 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| LITHOWEL CR 450MG TAB | INR 22.76 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| LITHOX 300MG TAB | INR 10.6 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| LITMAN SR 400MG TAB | INR 25.88 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| MANICARB 300MG TAB | INR 18.53 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| MANICARB 300MG TAB SR | INR 21.11 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| MANICARB 400MG TAB SR | INR 27.5 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| MANICARB 450MG TAB SR | INR 32.5 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| MONOLITH 300MG TAB | INR 12.62 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| MONOLITH 400MG TAB SR | INR 28.25 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| MONOLITH 450MG TAB SR | INR 23.75 for 10 TABLET SR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| MOVALITH 400MG TAB | INR 31.42 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 400.0 MG |
| OLITH 300MG TAB | INR 13.46 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| OLITH SR 450MG TAB | INR 23.08 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| T LITH 300MG TAB | INR 15 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| T LITH CR 450MG TAB | INR 23.75 for 10 TABLET CR | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| TRICAB 300MG TAB | INR 15 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| TRILITH 300MG TAB | INR 11.19 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| TRILITH 450MG TAB | INR 28.18 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| UNICARB 150MG INJ | INR 1485 for 15 ML INJECTION | LITHIUM 150.0 MG |
| UNICARB 450MG INJ | INR 3795 for 45 ML INJECTION | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |
| ZECARB 300MG TAB | INR 10.8 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 300.0 MG |
| ZECARB SR 450MG TAB | INR 17.23 for 10 TABLETS | LITHIUM 450.0 MG |