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Composition :

LITHIUM-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Lisr 400 Tablet 15's

Lisr 400 Tablet 15's belongs to a psychological class of drugs called 'Anti-manic agents' or 'Mood stabilizers' primarily used to prevent and treat mood disorders like mania and bipolar disorder. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Bipolar disorder is a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from the hyper stage of mania to low mood depression.

Lisr 400 Tablet 15's contains Lithium that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain thereby, suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helps in stabilizing a person’s mood.

Take Lisr 400 Tablet 15's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Lisr 400 Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, taste change, diarrhoea, blurred vision, slurred speech, shaky movements, increased thirst, and urination. Most of these side effects of Lisr 400 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Lisr 400 Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lisr 400 Tablet 15's. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, and if you are planning or had weight loss surgery, please inform your doctor before taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's.

Uses of Lisr 400 Tablet 15's

Bipolar disorder, Mania

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with food for better absorption or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use and take it with food. Take it in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided.

Medicinal Benefits

Lisr 400 Tablet 15's is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lisr 400 Tablet 15's contains Lithium that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain thereby, suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helps in stabilizing a person’s mood. Thus, Lisr 400 Tablet 15's relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables to do daily activities comfortably.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's as it may cause low thyroid levels. If you notice decreased amount of urine, dark, reddish urine, muscle pain or weakness, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis (muscle tissue breakdown) which may lead to kidney problems.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid low-sodium diet as it may increase lithium levels in blood and cause adverse effects.
  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Lisr 400 Tablet 15's.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Lisr 400 Tablet 15's may cause weight gain.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and try to drink same amount of water everyday as any major changes in quantity may affect lithium levels.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Lisr 400 Tablet 15's with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using Lisr 400 Tablet 15's with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

Lisr 400 Tablet 15's is not recommended for hypothyroid (underactive thyroid gland) patients as it may increase the risk of low levels of thyroid hormone. Therefore, if you have hypothyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's. Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Lisr 400 Tablet 15's so that if the levels are too low, Lisr 400 Tablet 15's is not advised.

Yes, Lisr 400 Tablet 15's may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's, you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.

It is advised to inform your doctor if you are planning or had weight loss surgery as the dose may be adjusted accordingly based on lithium levels in blood.

Yes, Lisr 400 Tablet 15's may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong smelling urine or decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated and may affect lithium levels in blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's to avoid dehydration.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lisr 400 Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RAMIPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • METHYLDOPA
  • AMLODIPINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • CLOZAPINE
  • SERTINDOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • RANOLAZINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • HYDROQUINIDINE
  • IBUTILIDE
  • SOTALOL
  • DOFETILIDE
  • PAROXETINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • SPECTINOMYCIN
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • TETRACYCLINE

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking Lisr 400 Tablet 15's to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. When lithium levels are constant, blood tests may be done for every 3 months.
  • Drink constant amount of water daily and maintain a constant sodium intake as any major changes in these two may alter the levels of lithium in blood.

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Mania: It is a mental condition which causes intense excitement, high energy and delusions (misbeliefs). Mania may occur due to lack of sleep or changes in sleep pattern, high levels of stress and alcohol intake. Seek medical help immediately if you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts. Bipolar disorder also called as maniac depression is a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from maniac highs to depressive lows. The symptoms of bipolar disorder include mania (high energy and excitability) and depression (loss of interest, hopelessness, low energy). Bipolar disorder involves lifelong treatment.

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