Litca 300mg Tablet
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Description
Litca is a prescription medication. It contains Lithium Carbonate as its active ingredient. It is used to manage bipolar disorder, mania, and depression associated with mania. Bipolar disorder is a m
ental health disorder that causes extreme mood swings, including extreme emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). These disorders may lead to a decrease in quality of life. Lithium helps by stabilizing the levels of the chemicals involved in the causation of this disorder. Before starting this medication, a few blood tests will be done. This is to establish if you are fit to be started on this medication. It is important to only take this medication on prescription by a doctor, at the exact dose and for the entire duration prescribed. You will be required to have regular follow-ups and blood work done with your doctor while on this medication, starting from 5 days after you begin this medication. This medicine can have dangerous side effects if not monitored closely.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹12.43 |
| You Save | ₹3.92 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Lithium(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Treatment of bipolar disorder, mania and depression associated with mania. |
| Side effects | Tremors, acne, weight gain, nausea, diarrhoea, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, hair loss, white blood cell count elevation. |
| Therapy | ANTI-MANIAC |
Uses
- Bipolar Disorder.
- Mania.
Contraindications
- 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).
Side effects
- Tremors
- Acne
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- White blood cell count elevation
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Litca during pregnancy?
A:
This medication is considered unsafe in pregnancy. This is especially true in the first trimester. This medication can be used in the second or third-trimester pregnancy if your doctor has decided it is indispensable. If you are pregnant or intend to conceive while on this medication, consult your physician for more information.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Litca while breastfeeding?
A:
Breastfeeding while on this medication is generally considered safe. However, there are preliminary studies on its safety in breastfeeding. This medication is secreted in breastmilk, which may cause sedation in the baby. Please consult your doctor for more information before breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Litca?
A:
Since this medication is known to cause dizziness and drowsiness, patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery. It is essential to wait until you learn how Lithium Carbonate will affect you before doing tasks that require concentration, such as driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Litca?
A:
Alcohol consumption while on this medication is contraindicated. Taking them together can cause severe symptoms as it reduces the efficacy of Litca. It can also increase the chances of side effects such as sedation.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- 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.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The brain contains many chemicals that influence our mood. To have a stable mood, these chemicals have to have stable levels in the brain. One such chemical is BDNF(brain-derived neurotrophic factor).In bipolar disorder, the levels of BDNF keep fluctuating. This leads to a person fluctuating between mania, stable moods, and depression.
The pharmacological component of Litca is a medication called Lithium Carbonate. The exact mechanism of action of this medicine is not known. But it is believed to stabilise the level of BDNF in the brain and, as a result, stabilise your mood....
Directions for Use
- 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....
Interactions
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.
Storage and disposal
Store Litca Tablet in a cool and dry place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Dosage
Overdose
An overdose of this medication can lead to many serious side effects. The most common symptoms are drowsiness, blurred vision, seizures, and may progress to coma. Immediately seek medical care at a tertiary centre in cases of an overdose....
Missed a Dose
In case of a missed dose, take it as soon as you remember if it is less than 6 hours since the missed dose. If it is more than 6 hours, skip the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not double the dose of this medication....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long do the effects of Litca last?
A: The effect of Litca lasts for an average duration of 18-36 hours.
Q: I have been prescribed Litca, but I forgot to tell my doctor that I have hypertension, and I am taking treatment. What do I do?
A: Litca cannot be taken with certain medications used to treat hypertension. Inform your doctor about whichever medication you are currently on so they can give appropriate treatment.
Q: It has been 24 hours since I took Litca, but I do not see any effects. Should I increase the dose?
A: It will take a minimum of two weeks to feel the benefits of this medic aid. It might take longer for a few people. It is important to take this medication only at the dose and for the full duration prescribed. Not following your doctor's exact instructions may lead to dangerous side effects.
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