Lithic Sr 400Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
• Treatment of Mania
• Treatment Depression associated with mania

• This medication is contraindicated in patients with
• Hypersensitivity to Lithium or any other components in this medication.
• Addison's disease – a condition where the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient amounts of hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.
• Brugada syndrome – It is characterised by abnormal cardiac rhythms and risk of sudden death.
• Decreased sodium levels (hyponatremia).
• Hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels).
• Cardiac disorders
• Kidney failure
• Pregnancy
• Children < 12 years of age
• Prior to surgical/ dental procedures requiring anaesthesia (needs to be stopped at least 24-48 hours prior to procedure).
• To use high amounts of caution in patients with
• Glaucoma
• Known seizure disorder
• Liver dysfunction
• Kidney dysfunction
• Heart disorders

• Tremors
• Acne
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Increased thirst
• Increased frequency of urination
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Alteration of blood cell counts (often an increase in white blood cell counts)
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Confusion
• Slurring of speech
• Tremors
• Memory impairment

Other General Warnings

• You are taking Lithium if you have any illness (like a fever, gastrointestinal distress, UTI, etc.).
• You’ve a history of seizures or are taking any medications known to decrease seizure potential.
• You witness sudden changes in mood or worsening of symptoms of schizophrenia.
• You are on any other medications you take alongside Lithic SR to rule out any debilitating medicine interactions.

• Lithic SR should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
• It’s recommended to take this medication on a regular schedule at the same time every day for best results.
• Swallow Lithic SR as a whole. Don’t crush, chew or break this tablet.
• This medication can take between 1 to 3 weeks for symptoms of mania to resolve.
• Finish the full course of this medication as prescribed by your treating doctor. Abrupt stoppage of the medication can cause withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

Interactions with other medicines

• The concomitant use with certain medications can decrease the amount of lithium excreted from the body, resulting in its accumulation and toxicity. These medications include
• Diuretics - Furosemide, Bendroflumethiazide
• ACE(Angiotensin-converting-enzyme) Inhibitors - Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, etc.
• ARBs (Angiotensin II receptor blocker) -Telmisartan, Losartan, etc.
• NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Etoricoxib, etc.
• Antidepressants -Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine or Fluoxetine.
• Antibiotics - Trimethoprim, Metronidazole.
• Administration with medicines acting on the CNS like Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, etc., is not recommended as it can increase the severity of CNS side effects.
• Lithium can decrease the seizure threshold; hence, concomitant use with other medications with a similar property is contraindicated, especially in people with epilepsy.
• Lithium should not be used with other medications that cause cardiac rhythm irregularities.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid a low salt diet and drink plenty of water while on this medication. 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.
• Taking this medication with food can decrease gastrointestinal distress.