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About Synlit-450 Tablet 10's

Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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.

Synlit-450 Tablet 10's 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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Synlit-450 Tablet 10's. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Synlit-450 Tablet 10's

Bipolar disorder, Mania

Directions for Use

Take Synlit-450 Tablet 10's 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

Synlit-450 Tablet 10's is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Synlit-450 Tablet 10's 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, Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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

Side Effects of Synlit-450 Tablet 10's

  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Taste change
  • Diarrhoea
  • Blurred vision
  • Slurred speech
  • Shaky movements
  • Increased thirst and urination

Drug Warnings

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10's to check lithium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10's. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LithiumCidofovir
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LithiumCisapride
Critical

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LithiumCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of Synlit-450 Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Synlit-450 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.
LithiumCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Taking Cisapride with Synlit-450 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Synlit-450 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.
LithiumPiroxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Co-administration of Piroxicam and Synlit-450 Tablet can increase the levels of Synlit-450 Tablet, which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Synlit-450 Tablet with Piroxicam can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LithiumMifepristone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Co-administration of Synlit-450 Tablet with mifepristone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Synlit-450 Tablet with mifepristone together is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumCelecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Taking Celecoxib and Synlit-450 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Synlit-450 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Celecoxib and Synlit-450 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, or increased urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Lithiumchlorthalidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Co-administration of chlorthalidone together with Synlit-450 Tablet can increase the effects of Synlit-450 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between chlorthalidone and Synlit-450 Tablet, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, shaking of hands and legs, thirst, increased urination, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Taking Clozapine with Synlit-450 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Synlit-450 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.
LithiumMoxifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Using Moxifloxacin together with Synlit-450 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Moxifloxacin with Synlit-450 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.
LithiumEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Taking Synlit-450 Tablet together with Efavirenz can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Synlit-450 Tablet with Efavirenz can 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.
LithiumSodium Valproate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Synlit-450 Tablet:
Co-administration of Synlit-450 Tablet with sodium valproate can increase the risk irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Synlit-450 Tablet and sodium valproate can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating. 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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Synlit-450 Tablet 10's 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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No

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FAQs

Synlit-450 Tablet 10's 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.

Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's.

Synlit-450 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10's to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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.

Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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 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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's to avoid dehydration.

You are not recommended to stop taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Synlit-450 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

You are not recommended to take Synlit-450 Tablet 10'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 Synlit-450 Tablet 10's with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

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Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking Synlit-450 Tablet 10's 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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