Licab 300mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Lithium(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder. |
| Therapy | Anti-maniac |
| Side effects | Lithium Toxicity, Tremors, Seizures, Cardiac arrhythmias, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Treatment of manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder.
- Maintenance treatment for individuals with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
Contraindications
- If you suffer from a renal disease
- If you have a cardiovascular disease (heart disease)
- If you suffer from severe debilitation or weakness
- If you have dehydration
- If you have reduced levels of sodium
Side effects
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Orthostatic hypotension(mild dizziness when standing up from a sitting or lying down position)
- Seizures
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Brugada Syndrome (a rare heart condition)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are facing any problems such as tremors or diarrhoea.
- You conceive during the course of the medicine or are planning a pregnancy.
- Licab is not safe in children less than 12 years of age.
Directions for Use
- Licab should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
- It is advised to take this medication at the same time every day for optimal pharmacological effects.
- This medicine can be taken with or without food.
- Swallow this medication as a whole.
- Do not crush, chew or break this tablet.
- It is recommended to finish the full course of this medication as prescribed by the doctor.
- Abrupt stoppage of the medication can cause withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Licab should be used with caution with other antipsychotic medications. It is especially dangerous when taken with haloperidol. Concomitant use can cause weakness, tiredness, fever, tremors, and changes in enzyme and sugar levels.
- Caution is needed when using Licab along with painkillers belonging to the class of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory agents). It can result in symptoms of lithium toxicity such as diarrhoea, vomiting, drowsiness, and weakness.
- Use of Licab along with diuretics or ACE inhibitors (for example, to control blood pressure) can affect sodium levels.
Interactions with food items
- There are no specific restrictions related to food.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:LICAB
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Licab 300 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- LITHIUM CARBONATE tablets USP, LITHIUM CARBONATE capsules USP, LITHIUM oral solution USP [Internet]. Fda.gov. [cited 2022 Jan 27]. Available from:
- Chokhawala K, Lee S, Saadabadi A. Lithium. [Updated 2021 Aug 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from:
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