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About Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet

Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet contains Lithium carbonate 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 helping in stabilizing a person’s mood.

Take Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet . Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet .

Uses of Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet

Bipolar disorder, Mania

Directions for Use

Take Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet with food for better absorption or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet contains Lithium carbonate 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 helping in stabilizing a person’s mood. Thus, Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet to check lithium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Cisapride with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet with ketorolac may significantly increase the blood levels of Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketorolac and Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet with amiloride can enhance the effects of Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride and Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loose stools, sleepiness, muscular weakness, a shaking sensation, loss of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in the ears. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Duloxetine with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Duloxetine and Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, pain in the muscles or stiffness, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Coadministration of Ivabradine with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or unusual memory loss. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet together with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet with Sotalol together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Clozapine with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet and Clozapine together can cause an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Coadministration of Haloperidol with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet can increase the levels and risk of developing Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Haloperidol and Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience tiredness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, an irregular heartbeat, weakness, or fever, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet:
Taking Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet with Citalopram can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Citalopram and Lisr 400 mg PR Tablet, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

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FAQs

Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 helping in stabilizing a person’s mood.

Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet .

Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet , 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.

Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 a decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated, and this may affect lithium levels in the blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet to avoid dehydration.

You are not recommended to stop taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

You are not recommended to take Lisr 400Mg Pr Tablet 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 400Mg Pr Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • 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 400Mg Pr Tablet to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. When lithium levels are constant, blood tests may be done every 3 months.
  • Drink a 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 that 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: It is also called manic depression, a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows. The symptoms of bipolar disorder include mania (high energy and excitability) and depression (loss of interest, hopelessness, and low energy). Bipolar disorder involves lifelong treatment.

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