Lithosun 400mg Tablet

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Lithosun 400 MG Description

Lithosun 400 mg Tablet contains lithium. Lithium is a mood stabilising medicine used in the treatment of mood disorders like bipolar disorder. It mostly takes care of the manic part of bipolar disord

er. Mania gives rise to symptoms like aggression, hyperactivity, lack of sleep, anger, bad judgement, rushed speech, feeling self-important, distractibility, illogical thinking, etc. Lithium helps reduce the frequency as well as the severity of mania, and aggressive and self-harming behaviour. Another important thing from this standpoint is that it also helps manage suicidal thoughts and the future development of bipolar disorder. It takes about 1-3 weeks for this medicine to start showing its effect. Older adults are generally given lower doses of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet. Sudden discontinuation of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet might lead to relapse ( back to the symptoms). Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor. They will taper the dose over 3 months. Lithosun 400 mg Tablet only provides symptomatic relief.

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Contains	Lithium(400.0 Mg)
Uses	Bipolar disorder, Major depressive disorder mainly and sometimes in schizophrenia and cluster headaches also
Side effects	increased urination, increased thirst, abnormal body movement etc.
Therapy	ANTI-MANIAC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Lithosun 400 MG

Treatment of bipolar disorder
Treatment of schizophrenia
Treatment of mania
Treatment of hypomania
Treatment of major depressive disorder
Treatment of vascular headaches
Treatment of neutropenia

Contraindications of Lithosun 400 MG

If you have a severe allergy to lithium or other ingredients of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet.
If you have renal impairment.
If you have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
If you are pregnant.
If you are lactating.
If you have been diagnosed with Addison's disease.

Side effects of Lithosun 400 MG

Restlessness
Abnormal hand movements
Loss of appetite
Weight loss or gain
Dry mouth
Acne
Hair loss
Constipation
Some serious side effects include,
Seizures
Fainting
Irregular heartbeat
Hallucinations
Headache

Precautions and Warnings of Lithosun 400 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Lithosun 400 mg Tablet during pregnancy?

No, you should not take Lithosun Tablet during pregnancy as it can lead to congenital abnormalities in the baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lithosun Tablet while breastfeeding?

No, you should not take Lithosun Tablet if you are breastfeeding, as the medicine is secreted in breast milk and can harm the baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Lithosun Tablet?

You must not drive if you have taken Lithosun Tablet.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lithosun Tablet?

No, you should not consume alcohol when taking Lithosun Tablet. Alcohol tends to increase the level of lithium in blood and therefore can increase the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have diabetes.
You are on haloperidol(antipsychotic medicine), as this can lead to some serious side effects.
Your hands feel shaky during the therapy as the blood lithium levels might have gone higher than recommended.
You conceive or are planning a pregnancy during the course of medication.
You experience persistent or worsening side effects.
Have sufficient intake of fluids and salt while you are on this medication.
Your doctor may prescribe kidney and thyroid function tests before starting Lithosun Tablet.
Keep a check on your weight before as Lithosun Tablet leads to weight gain.
Drink plenty of fluids if you are feeling feverish.
Do not forget to tell your doctor if you are taking medicines like Metronidazole, methyldopa, phenytoin, carbamazepine, ibuprofen etc.

Mode of Action of Lithosun 400 MG

How Does It Work?

Lithium is the active ingredient of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet. It acts at different levels of the brain. It has a proven neuroprotective effect. By modulating the levels of various chemical messengers in...

Directions for Use of Lithosun 400 MG

The dose of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet will be decided by your doctor as per your age and other comorbid conditions.
Take this medicine at the same time each day.

Interactions of Lithosun 400 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Diuretics like acetazolamide ( it is used for the treatment of diseases like glaucoma, by decreasing the amount of fluid in the eye. Lithium can reduce the concentration of acetazolamide by increasing...
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Captopril ( it is an important medicine in the treatment of hypertension. Studies have shown that captopril could decrease the elimination of lithium in kidneys and thereby lead to lithium intoxicatio...
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Enalapril ( the reason is the same as mentioned for captopril as both belong to the same class of medicine).
Lisinopril
Fosinopril
Ramipril
Candesartan
Olmesartan
Caffeine
Amlodipine
Diltiazem
Nifedipine
Nimodipine
Haloperidol
Metronidazole
Celecoxib
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Sertraline
Do not forget to tell your doctor regarding all medicines you are taking before getting started on Lithosun 400 mg Tablet. Consuming Lithosun with the above-mentioned medicines can lead to severe side...
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Interactions with food items

You need to follow a proper diet as per the advice of your doctor. Make sure you have a sufficient amount of salt and fluids. Avoid caffeine-containing products like coffee, tea, etc., with Lithosun 4...
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Storage and disposal of Lithosun 400 MG

Store this medication away from the reach of children and pets. Store it in an airtight container, below room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture. Dispose of unused/expired Lithosun 400 mg Ta...

Dosage of Lithosun 400 MG

Overdose

Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index, i.e., it can lead to toxicity (signs of toxicity are irregular heartbeat, low pulse rate, abnormal body movements, etc.) if the dose is even slightly higher tha...

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet as soon as you recall. If it has been less than six hours, you can take the missed tablet. If more than six hours have lapsed, skip the dose and take the...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Varsha Parihar

MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Varsha Parihar

MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does Lithosun Tablet have addiction potential?

A: No, Lithosun Tablet doesn't have addiction potential.

Q: Is Lithosun Tablet safe for children?

A: Lithosun Tablet is unsafe for children under 12 years.

Q: Can Lithosun Tablet cause hypothyroidism?

A: Yes, Lithosun Tablet can cause hypothyroidism. Your doctor may prescribe a thyroid profile test before starting you on Lithosun Tablet.

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