Generic Name
Lithium CarbonatePacks Price
- CR Tab 400 mg (031011): 10x10: 181.90: 214.00
Lithen
Therapeutic Group
Anti-depressantsIndication Dosage
Lithium carbonate is a medication used to help balance mood and treat mood disorders like bipolar disorder. It can help control extreme mood swings, reducing episodes of mania (excessive energy and excitement) and depression (feeling very low and sad). Your doctor may prescribe it to stabilize your mood and improve your overall well-being.
Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Mania, Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Bipolar Disorder, Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Recurrent Depression, Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Aggressive Or Self-harming Behavior:
- Adults & Children 12 Yr: Usual Dose 1800 Mg/day In 3-4 Divided Doses. Dose Adjusted To Achieve A Serum-lithium Concentration Of 0.4-1 Mmol/liter 12 Hours After A Dose On Days 4-7 Of Treatment, Then Every Week Until Dosage Has Remained Constant For 4 Weeks And Every 3 Months Thereafter, Doses Are Initially Divided Throughout The Day, But Once Daily Administration Is Preferred When Serum-lithium Concentration Stabilised
Content
- Tab 400mg /250mg: Lithium Carbonate 400mg (equiv To 10.8 Mmol Li +) /250mg (equiv To 6.75 Mmol Li+) Controlled-Release Tab .
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
- Lithium Salt
Contra Indications
- Severe Renal, Hepatic Or Cardiac Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Dehydration, Personal Or Family History Of Brugada Syndrome, Low Sodium Diets, Rhythm Disorder, Untreated Hypothyroidism
Precautions
- Severe Renal, Hepatic Or Cardiac Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Dehydration, Personal Or Family History Of Brugada Syndrome, Low Sodium Diets, Rhythm Disorder, Untreated Hypothyroidism
Lactation
- Contraindicated, Avoid
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Alopecia
- Arrhythmia
- Arthralgia
- Av Block
- Benign Intracranial Hypertension
- Bradycardia
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cognitive Impairment
- Dry Mouth
- Dysgeusia
- Ecgchanges
- Electrolyte Imbalance
- Gi Disturbances
- Encephalopathy
- Extrapyramidal Side-effects
- Gastritis
- Euthyroid Goiter
- Hallucinations
- Hypersalivation
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Leukocytosis
- Malaise
- Memory Loss
- Myalgia
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Tremor
- Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Oedema
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Polydipsia
- Psoriasis Exacerbation
- Qtinterval Prolongation
- Raynaud's Phenomena
- Renal Impairment
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Speech Disorder
- Thyroid Changes
- Vertigo
- Weight Changes
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif