PRODUCT DETAILS

About Alothium 400mg Tablet SR

LITHIUM CARBONATE belongs to a psychological class of drugs called 'anti-manic agents' or 'mood stabilizers' primarily 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.

Uses of Alothium 400mg Tablet SR

Bipolar disorder, Mania

Medicinal Benefits of Alothium 400mg Tablet SR

LITHIUM CARBONATE is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. LITHIUM CARBONATE contains Lithium carbonate 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, LITHIUM CARBONATE relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables to do daily activities comfortably.q

Directions for Use

Use LITHIUM CARBONATE exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take LITHIUM CARBONATE with food for better absorption and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Alothium 400mg Tablet SR

• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Taste change
• Diarrhoea
• Blurred vision
• Slurred speech
• Shaky movements
  • Increased thirst and urination

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking LITHIUM CARBONATE to check lithium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking LITHIUM CARBONATE. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking LITHIUM CARBONATE 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.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LITHIUM CARBONATE may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (ramipril, lisinopril, methyldopa, amlodipine, diltiazem), pain killers (ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, indomethacin), asthma drugs (theophylline), antipsychotics (olanzapine, haloperidol, clozapine, sertindole), fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine), heart-related medicines (quinidine, amiodarone, propafenone, ranolazine, procainamide, disopyramide, hydroquinidine, ibutilide, sotalol, dofetilide), antidepressants (paroxetine, amitriptyline, fluoxetine), antibiotics (trimethoprim, spectinomycin, metronidazole, tetracycline).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, Brugada syndrome (a hereditary syndrome affecting the heart), hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels), and low sodium levels, inform your doctor before taking LITHIUM CARBONATE.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with LITHIUM CARBONATE as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

PREGNANCY

• LITHIUM CARBONATE 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

• Avoid breastfeeding while taking LITHIUM CARBONATE as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

DRIVING

• LITHIUM CARBONATE may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other severe adverse effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking LITHIUM CARBONATE.

LIVER

• LITHIUM CARBONATE is safe to use in patients with liver diseases/conditions if prescribed by a doctor.

KIDNEY

• Take LITHIUM CARBONATE with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. LITHIUM CARBONATE is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.