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Composition :

LITHIUM-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Lithosun SR Tablet

Lithosun SR 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.

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

Uses of Lithosun SR 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

Lithosun SR Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lithosun SR 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, Lithosun SR 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 Lithosun SR Tablet to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lithosun SR Tablet . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lithosun SR 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 Lithosun SR Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of Lithosun SR Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithosun SR 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 Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Cisapride with Lithosun SR Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithosun SR 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.
LithiumAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Lithosun SR Tablet together with Anagrelide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithosun SR 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.
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Lithosun SR Tablet with Enalapril may significantly increase the blood levels of Lithosun SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Enalapril with Lithosun SR Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, shaking of hands and legs, excessive thirst, and increased urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Lithosun SR Tablet together with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithosun SR 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 Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Lithosun SR Tablet together with Ceritinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ceritinib with Lithosun SR Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised 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.
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Coadministration of Sirolimus with Lithosun SR Tablet together may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithosun SR Tablet and Sirolimus together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking torasemide together with Lithosun SR Tablet may increase the effects of Lithosun SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithosun SR Tablet with torasemide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, shaking of hands and legs, thirst, increased urination, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Lithosun SR Tablet with Azilsartan medoxomil can increase the blood levels of Lithosun SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Azilsartan medoxomil and Lithosun SR Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, vomiting, muscle weakness, ringing in the ears, excessive thirst, or increased urination, you should consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lithosun SR Tablet:
Taking Enalapril with Lithosun SR Tablet increases the levels of Lithosun SR Tablet in your blood, which may cause Lithosun SR Tablet toxicity. The risk is increased if you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of kidney or heart disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Enalapril and Lithosun SR Tablet together may cause an interaction, they can be taken together if your doctor prescribes it. However, if you experience diarrhoea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, blurred vision, increased thirst and urination, or ringing in the ears, you should seek medical attention. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.

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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 Lithosun SR Tablet .
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Lithosun SR 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking Lithosun SR 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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