Litca 300mg Tablet

• Bipolar Disorder.
• Mania.

• If you have hypersensitivity to Lithium or its associated compounds.
• If you have low sodium levels.
• If you have severe kidney disease.
• If you have heart disease.
• If you’ve low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism) and are not taking treatment for the same.
• If you have low levels of cortisol and other hormones produced by the adrenal gland (Addison's disease).

• Tremors
• Acne
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• White blood cell count elevation
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea

Other General Warnings

• You have an illness that causes severe diarrhoea, vomiting, a high temperature, or sweating.
• You have a urinary tract infection (UTI).
• You are not eating and drinking adequately because dehydration and inadequate fluid levels can affect the blood levels of lithium.
• You are undergoing any surgery or dental procedure that will require anaesthesia. You will need to discontinue this medication 24-48 hours prior to the procedure.
• You suffer from any health problems, including glaucoma, seizures, heart conditions, renal disorders or liver conditions, as these conditions may require dose modification.
• You develop any thoughts of harming yourself.
• You are on any other medications. An alternate medication may be given, or dose modification may be needed based on this information.

• It is recommended that Litca Tablet be taken at fixed times every day.
• Litca Tablet can be taken with or without food. But taking it with food reduces gastrointestinal upset.
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not split, crush, or chew.
• Take this medication as advised. Don’t alter the dose in any way, as this may lead to undesirable side effects.
• It is important to take this medication for the entire duration prescribed to you by your doctor. Abruptly stopping this medication can lead to side effects such as disturbed sleep or relapse into your old symptoms.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines decrease lithium elimination from the body. This could lead to lithium toxicity. Hence co-administration is not recommended. These medicines include
• Diuretics like -furosemide, bendroflumethiazide
• ACE(Angiotensin-converting-enzyme), Inhibitors like- enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril
• ARBs (Angiotensin II receptor blocker) like-Telmisartan, Losartan
• NSAIDs(Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines) like aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib or diclofenac
• Antidepressants like fluvoxamine, paroxetine or fluoxetine
• Antibiotics like - trimethoprim, metronidazole
• Co-administration with medicines acting on the Central nervous system(CNS)like phenytoin, carbamazepine, etc., is not recommended as it can increase the severity of CNS side effects.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid low salt diets and drink plenty of water while on this medication. Not doing so can cause the lithium levels in your body to rise and can lead to toxicity.
• Limit consumption of caffeine-containing substances such as tea, coffee, etc., while on this medication.
• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly as lithium causes weight gain.