Lithosun 400Mg Tablet
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Lithium(400.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Bipolar disorder, Major depressive disorder mainly and sometimes in schizophrenia and cluster headaches also |
| Therapy | Anti-maniac |
| Side effects | increased urination, increased thirst, abnormal body movement etc. |
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Medical 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 disorder. 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.
Uses
- 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
- 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
- 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
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
Directions for Use
- 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.
Storage and disposal
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 Tablet as biomedical waste.
Dosage
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 than the recommended dose.
In case of an overdose of Lithosun 400 mg Tablet, rush the patient to a nearby medical facility. You can also call the emergency helpline if the patient has seizures, loses consciousness, or has trouble breathing.
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 next dose as per regular schedule. Don't double the dose.
Mode of Action
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 the brain like dopamine, GABA ( gamma-aminobutyric acid), glutamate, etc., it stabilises the electrical activity of the brain, and thereby stabilises mood in bipolar disorder.
Interactions
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 its elimination in kidneys).
- 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 intoxication).
- 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 effects or worsen the health condition.
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 400 mg Tablet. Try to avoid a low salt diet.
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Brand:LITHOSUN
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Fulfillment Information: Lithosun 400 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Malhi GS, Tanious M, Das P, Coulston CM, Berk M. Potential mechanisms of action of lithium in bipolar disorder. Current understanding: Current understanding. CNS Drugs [Internet]. 2013;27(2):135–53. Available from:
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