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Litca Sr 450mg Tablet

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Litca Sr 450 MG Description

Litca Sr Tablet is a prescription medication used to treat adults with manic depression and bipolar disorder. Lithium, the active ingredient of Litca Sr Tablet, helps manage psychological disorders a

nd significantly reduces suicidal risk in psychiatric patients. This medicine helps to stay calm, lower anxiety, and soothe excess nerve activity. Lithium toxicity is most commonly seen in patients using this medicine, even in normal doses. So lithium levels in the body should be closely monitored. Litca Sr Tablets should be taken every day at the same time to maintain constant levels of medication in the body. It is ideal if people using Litca Sr Tablets have easy access to a nearby facility for regular lithium-level checks. Muscle tremors, twitching, hyperirritability and jerky movements are some of the side effects of Litca Sr Tablet. This medicine may cause weight gain, so regularly eating a healthy diet and exercising is advised. It may take up to a few weeks to notice the effects of this tablet, though this varies from person to person. This medicine should not be suddenly stopped without a doctor's recommendation. Directions for use of Litca Sr Tablets should be strictly followed.

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Product Summary

Offer Price₹27.52
You Save₹4.48 (14% on MRP)
ContainsLithium(450.0 Mg)
UsesManic depression, Bipolar disorder
Side effectsTremors, Slurred speech, Nausea, Acne, Increased white blood cell count, Memory loss, Drowsiness, Dizziness
TherapyANTI-MANIAC
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uses

Uses of Litca Sr 450 MG

  • As per CDSCO, Litca Sr Tablet is used to treat manic depression (improves mood, reduces the need for sleep and aggressiveness).
  • It is also recommended in the management of bipolar disorders. This medicine is well tolerated during the manic stage of bipolar disorder.
contraindications

Contraindications of Litca Sr 450 MG

If you have a known allergy to lithium. If you have heart disease and severe dehydration. If you have a fluid and electrolyte imbalance like sodium depletion. Litca Sr Tablet should be given after th...
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sideEffects

Side effects of Litca Sr 450 MG

  • Sudden jerky movements
  • Slurred speech
  • Uncoordinated body movements
  • Nausea
  • Acne
  • Memory impairment
  • Hair loss
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Litca Sr 450 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take the Litca Sr Tablets during pregnancy?
A:
No, Litca Sr Tablet should not be used during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. A few studies have shown that this medicine poses a definite risk to the unborn baby and causes developmental defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate, heart defect (Ebstein anomaly), etc. Litca Sr Tablet may be prescribed to pregnant women in a life-threatening situation. Seek medical advice before taking this medicine during pregnancy.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take the Litca Sr Tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
No, Litca Sr Tablets are not recommended for breastfeeding women as this medicine can pass into breast milk. It is only given to pregnant women if it is essential. The baby must be monitored for excessive sleep, irritability, and other behavioural problems. Please consult your doctor.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken a Litca Sr Tablet?
A:
No. Litca Sr Tablets may cause side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, loss of focus, etc. All these symptoms may impair your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Litca Sr Tablets?
A:
No. It is better not to consume alcohol with a Litca Sr Tablet. This increases the risk of side effects such as lightheadedness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impaired judgement.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You are dehydrated or losing a lot of water through sweating, diarrhoea, etc.
  • You have any thyroid condition. Thyroid functioning should be carefully monitored while on this medication.
  • You are an older adult over the age of 65. The medicine can cause exaggerated and adverse effects in such people. There is also a greater possibility of lithium toxicity.
  • You have an infection. Doctor may prescribe to stop this medicine temporarily if you have a high temperature.
  • You develop stomach discomfort, speech issues, or have significant drowsiness.
  • You notice any symptoms of lithium toxicity, such as headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hand tremors, etc.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Litca Sr 450 MG

How Does It Work?

Litca Sr Tablet has lithium as its main ingredient. The specific mode of action for stabilising mood is not well known. It functions in many ways. It is widely distributed in the central nervous sys...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Litca Sr 450 MG

  • Take Litca Sr Tablets exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Do not exceed the dosage of this medicine, even if you do not notice its effects. Lithium toxicity can happen even if you use recommended dose.
  • Do not break or chew this tablet. Instead, take the whole pill with a glass of water.
  • Try not to take other medications without informing your doctor, as they can interact with Litca Sr Tablets.
  • Do not use this medicine if the package has been already opened.
  • Do not suddenly stop taking Litca Sr Tablet; this can cause adverse effects.
interactions

Interactions of Litca Sr 450 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Diabetic medications may be affected by Litca Sr Tablets. Blood glucose levels must be closely monitored.
  • Medicines like furosemide can raise lithium levels. It is not a good idea to take these two simultaneously. The combination can cause drowsiness, muscle weakness, blurred vision, and vomiting.
  • High blood pressure medicines such as captopril and enalapril can raise lithium levels. Do not take them simultaneously.
  • Using antipsychotic medicines like Haloperiol with Litca Sr Tablets can cause serious side effects like lethargy, fever, confusion, and even brain damage.
  • Using or discontinuing NSAID medicines such as paracetamol should be closely monitored. Interaction between these two medicines can lead to lithium toxicity.

Interactions with food items

  • Try to avoid Caffeine, as it may reduce the amount of lithium in the body, reducing the effectiveness of this medicine.
  • A low-sodium or a salt-restricted diet can decrease the removal of Litca Sr Tablets from the body. This can lead to increased lithium levels and the risk of toxicity in lithium in patients who eat les...
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  • Changing to a higher salt diet may quickly remove the lithium from the body. However, an increase in sodium might result in the return of mood disorder symptoms. So, a well-balanced salt intake is nec...
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storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Litca Sr 450 MG

Store Litca Sr Tablets in dry conditions and at room temperature, away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions. Dispose of the packaging of Litca Sr Tablet carefully after use. Do not...
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dosage

Dosage of Litca Sr 450 MG

Overdose

  • If you have overdosed on Litca Sr Tablets, consult your doctor immediately. Overdose symptoms include drowsiness, imbalance, diarrhoea, vomit, blurred vision, fits, slurred speech, and ringing in the ...
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Missed a Dose

If you miss a dose of Litca Sr Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and take the current one if your next dose is approaching. If you've missed too many doses recently, talk t...
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Content Details

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REVIEWED BY
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Dr. Varsha Parihar

MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I give Litca Sr Tablets to a child?

A: Litca Sr Tablets are approved for treating acute manic episodes in children over 12. If the child is younger than 12 years, these tablets are not recommended. Litca Sr Tablet is a prescription medication and should be only given to a child if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not give this medicine to a child on your own.

Q: Is it possible for me to gain weight while using Litca Sr Tablets?

A: Yes, Litca Sr Tablets have the potential to cause weight gain. If you think you are gaining or losing too much weight, talk to your doctor about it. The doctor can determine whether the weight gain or loss is due to this tablet or something else. Try to exercise regularly and have healthy food to maintain your weight.

Q: Should I continue using Litca Sr Tablets even if I am not noticing results?

A: Yes. Do not suddenly stop using Litca Sr Tablets. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to work. Also, do not take more tablets than advised by your doctor. This medicine can easily cause lithium toxicity, even when on the recommended dose. So, never exceed the dose. If you do not notice any improvement even after a few weeks, consult your doctor.
Product Details
Brand
LITCA
Expires on or After
26/06/2024

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