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Lithium 300 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 IndiaS
Lithium 300 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 IndiaS
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
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LITHIUM-300MG

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Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Lithium 300 mg Tablet

Lithium 300 mg 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.

Lithium 300 mg Tablet 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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Lithium 300 mg 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 Lithium 300 mg 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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lithium 300 mg Tablet . Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithium 300 mg 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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet .

Uses of Lithium 300 mg Tablet

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

Lithium 300 mg Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lithium 300 mg Tablet 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, Lithium 300 mg 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
Side effects of Lithium 300 mg Tablet
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered tremors or involuntary shaking:
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Reduce fluid intake 2-3 hours prior to bedtime.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as they can increase urination and affect bladder health.
  • Maintain sleep hygiene.
  • Eat a low-salt and healthy diet.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Limit or eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet, as these substances can worsen hand trembling.
  • Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga, or mindfulness meditation to reduce stress-induced tremors.
  • Engage in regular exercise to improve muscle control and coordination.
  • Ensure adequate sleep (7-8 hours) to prevent fatigue, which can worsen tremors.
  • Identify and minimize triggers that cause tremors, such as stress or certain activities.
  • Consider occupational therapy for tailored exercises and adaptive tools to manage daily tasks with trembling hands.
  • Consult a doctor if hand trembling interferes with your daily activities or is accompanied by other concerning neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, or speech difficulties.

Drug Warnings

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lithium 300 mg 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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LithiumCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Cisapride with Lithium 300 mg Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithium 300 mg 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.
LithiumCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of Lithium 300 mg Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithium 300 mg 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.
LithiumDuloxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Duloxetine with Lithium 300 mg 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 Lithium 300 mg 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.
LithiumVilazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Co-administration Vilazodone with Lithium 300 mg Tablet may 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 Vilazodone and Lithium 300 mg 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.
LithiumSertraline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet with Sertraline 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 Sertraline and Lithium 300 mg 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), 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.
LithiumMoxifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Using Moxifloxacin together with Lithium 300 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Moxifloxacin with Lithium 300 mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumEprosartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet with Eprosartan may significantly increase the blood levels of Lithium 300 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet with Eprosartan together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, tremor, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, it's important to consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet together with Anagrelide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet and Anagrelide together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
LithiumEtodolac
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet with etodolac may significantly increase the blood levels of Lithium 300 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Etodolac with Lithium 300 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumBepridil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithium 300 mg Tablet 300 mg Tablet:
Taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet together with Bepridil can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet and Bepridil together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet .
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Lithium 300 mg Tablet 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.

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Hari Kumar

Reviewed By

Hari Kumar

MBBS

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:50 PM IST

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Lithium 300 mg 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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

Lithium 300 mg 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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet . Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Lithium 300 mg Tablet so that if the levels are too low, Lithium 300 mg Tablet is not advised.

Yes, Lithium 300 mg Tablet may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lithium 300 mg 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.

Yes, Lithium 300 mg 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 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 Lithium 300 mg Tablet to avoid dehydration.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lithium 300 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

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Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking Lithium 300 mg Tablet 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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