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About Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is used to prevent and treat mood disorders like mania and bipolar disorder. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Bipolar disorder is a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from the hyper stage of mania to low-mood depression.
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's contains Lithium that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain, thereby suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helping in stabilizing a person’s mood.
Take Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, taste change, diarrhoea, blurred vision, slurred speech, shaky movements, increased thirst, and urination. Most of these side effects of Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, and if you are planning or have had weight loss surgery, please inform your doctor before taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's.
Uses of Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's
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Medicinal Benefits
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's contains Lithium that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain, thereby suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helping in stabilizing a person’s mood. Thus, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables one to do daily activities comfortably.
How Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's Works
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What if I have taken an overdose of Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's as it may cause low thyroid levels. If you notice decreased amount of urine, dark, reddish urine, muscle pain or weakness, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis (muscle tissue breakdown) which may lead to kidney problems.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is a Category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Avoid breastfeeding while taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.
Driving
Unsafe
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other severe adverse effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is safe to use in patients with Liver diseases/conditions if prescribed by a doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Take Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.
Children
Caution
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is generally not recommended for children below 12 years. However, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's may be used in children above 7 years for treating bipolar I disorder only if prescribed by a doctor.
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Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is used to prevent and treat mood disorders like mania and bipolar disorder. It works by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain, thereby suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helping to stabilize a person’s mood.
No, you are not recommended to take Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is not recommended for hypothyroid (underactive thyroid gland) patients as it may increase the risk of low levels of thyroid hormone. Therefore, if you have hypothyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's. Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's so that if the levels are too low, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is not advised.
Yes, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's, you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.
It is advised to inform your doctor if you are planning or had weight loss surgery as the dose may be adjusted accordingly based on lithium levels in blood.
Yes, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong smelling urine or decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated and may affect lithium levels in blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's to avoid dehydration.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as slurred speech, confusion, mood changes, bloating, or lightheadedness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's takes some time to show improvement in your symptoms but it varies from person to person. This is because each patient reacts differently to particular medication. It may take 1 to 3 weeks or longer for you to see the full effects of Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's. Continue taking Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's even if you are not improving and consult your doctor.
Yes, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's can cause drowsiness or sleepiness. If you feel dizzy or sleepy, avoid driving or using machines or performing any tasks that require your attention.
Yes, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's may cause kidney problems. Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is not advised in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. Before starting treatment with Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's, your doctor will recommend blood tests to see if your kidney function is normal. During treatment with Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's, any gradual or sudden changes in kidney function, may indicate that the treatment needs re-evaluation.
Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's should only be started if sufficient facilities are available for evaluating Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's levels as increased blood levels of Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's is related to Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's toxicity. Even at dose which is effective for treatment, Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's toxicity can occur. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's levels weekly until stabilization is reached, then weekly for one month and then every month after that.
Take Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.
Some medicines decrease Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's levels in blood which means that it will not work well. These include caffeine, theophylline (for asthma), medicines containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea (used to treat skin conditions). Therefore, please inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithwel-400 SR Tablet 10's to avoid drug interactions.
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