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Composition

LITHIUM-400MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About Yalithium XR Tablet 10's

Yalithium XR 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.

Yalithium XR Tablet 10'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 Yalithium XR Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet 10's. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet 10's.

Uses of Yalithium XR Tablet 10'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

Yalithium XR Tablet 10's is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Yalithium XR Tablet 10'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, Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet 10's to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Yalithium XR Tablet 10's. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Yalithium XR 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
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LithiumCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of Yalithium XR Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Yalithium XR 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.
LithiumBenazepril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Coadministration of Yalithium XR Tablet with Benazepril may significantly increases the blood levels of Yalithium XR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Benazepril with Yalithium XR Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, tremor(shaking of hands & legs), blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LithiumPiroxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Co-administration of Piroxicam and Yalithium XR Tablet can increase the levels of Yalithium XR Tablet, which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Yalithium XR 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.
LithiumArsenic trioxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking arsenic trioxide together with Yalithium XR Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Arsenic trioxide and Yalithium XR Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. 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.
LithiumSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Coadministration of Sirolimus with Yalithium XR Tablet together may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Yalithium XR 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.
LithiumMoexipril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet with Moexipril may significantly increase the blood levels of Yalithium XR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Yalithium XR Tablet with Moexipril can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, 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, or increased urination contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LithiumOlmesartan medoxomil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet with olmesartan medoxomil may significantly increase the blood levels of Yalithium XR Tablet .

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking olmesartan medoxomil alongside Yalithium XR Tablet can lead to interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscular weakness, muscle incoordination, a shaking sensation, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LithiumLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet with lisinopril may significantly increase the blood levels of Yalithium XR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lisinopril and Yalithium XR Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumHuman immunoglobulin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Human immunoglobulin with Yalithium XR Tablet may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Human immunoglobulin and Yalithium XR Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, 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.

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 Yalithium XR Tablet 10's.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Yalithium XR Tablet 10'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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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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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 Yalithium XR Tablet 10'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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