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Composition :

LITHIUM-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

LA Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Yalithium XR Tablet

Yalithium XR 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.

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

Uses of Yalithium XR 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

Yalithium XR Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Yalithium XR 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, Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Yalithium XR Tablet . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Yalithium XR 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.

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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.
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.
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How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet together with Anagrelide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet with Enalapril may significantly increase the blood levels of Yalithium XR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Enalapril with Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet together with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ceritinib with Yalithium XR 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 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.
How does the drug interact with Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking torasemide together with Yalithium XR Tablet may increase the effects of Yalithium XR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Yalithium XR Tablet with Azilsartan medoxomil can increase the blood levels of Yalithium XR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Azilsartan medoxomil and Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet:
Taking Enalapril with Yalithium XR Tablet increases the levels of Yalithium XR Tablet in your blood, which may cause Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet .
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Yalithium XR 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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Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

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

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

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Yalithium XR Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Yalithium XR Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Yalithium XR 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 Yalithium XR 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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