Litca 300mg Tablet
Litca 300 MG 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 | ₹14.39 |
You Save | ₹1.96 (12% 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 of Litca 300 MG
- Bipolar Disorder.
- Mania.
Contraindications of Litca 300 MG
- 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 of Litca 300 MG
- Tremors
- Acne
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- White blood cell count elevation
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Litca 300 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
Mode of Action of Litca 300 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Litca 300 MG
- 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 of Litca 300 MG
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 of Litca 300 MG
Dosage of Litca 300 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long do the effects of Litca last?
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?
Q: It has been 24 hours since I took Litca, but I do not see any effects. Should I increase the dose?
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