LITHIUM

Overview

LITHIUM is a Schedule H drug.
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?

LITHIUM is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

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 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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LITHIUM as Ingredient

ALKALITH 450MG TAB CR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
CARBOLITH 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
CARBOLITH 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
CARBOLITH 400MG TAB	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
CARBOLITH 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
ELCAB 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
HETHIUM 400MG TAB	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
INTALITH 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
INTALITH CR 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LALITHIUM 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LALITHIUM 400MG TAB XR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LI 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LICAB 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LICAB 400MG TAB XL	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LICAB TAB	LITHIUM 300 MG
LISALT 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITCA 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITCA 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHEX 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHEX 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHIC 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHIC 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHIC 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHICAB 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHICAB 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHOCAP 300MG CAP	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOCENT 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOCENT CR 400MG TAB	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOCENT TAB	LITHIUM 300 MG
LITHOCENT-CR TAB	LITHIUM 400 MG
LITHOCHIK 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOLENT 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOLENT 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOLITE 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHON 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHON SR 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHONEX 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHONEX SR TAB	LITHIUM
LITHONEX XL 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHOPIK 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHOPIK 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHORIL 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITHORIL 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOSAN 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOSUN 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
LITHOWEL CR 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
LITHOX 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
LITMAN SR 400MG TAB	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
MANICARB 300MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
MANICARB 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
MANICARB 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
MANICARB 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
MONOLITH 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
MONOLITH 400MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
MONOLITH 450MG TAB SR	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
MOVALITH 400MG TAB	LITHIUM 400.0 MG
OLITH 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
OLITH SR 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
T LITH 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
T LITH CR 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
TRICAB 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
TRILITH 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
TRILITH 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
UNICARB 150MG INJ	LITHIUM 150.0 MG
UNICARB 450MG INJ	LITHIUM 450.0 MG
ZECARB 300MG TAB	LITHIUM 300.0 MG
ZECARB SR 450MG TAB	LITHIUM 450.0 MG