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Litholite 300mg Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Treatment of Bipolar disorder and Mania

Medicinal Benefits:

Litholite 300mg Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Litholite 300mg Tablet 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, Litholite 300mg Tablet relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables to do daily activities comfortably.

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Litholite 300mg Tablet 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.

Litholite 300mg Tablet 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.

Litholite 300mg Tablet 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 Litholite 300mg Tablet.

Litholite 300mg Tablet may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Litholite 300mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Litholite 300mg Tablet, 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.

Litholite 300mg Tablet 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 a decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated, and this may affect lithium levels in the blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Litholite 300mg Tablet to avoid dehydration.

You are not recommended to stop taking Litholite 300mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Litholite 300mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Litholite 300mg Tablet, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

You are not recommended to take Litholite 300mg Tablet 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 Litholite 300mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

The effects of Litholite 300mg Tablet can vary from person to person, but it generally takes 1-3 weeks for you to see the full benefits. However, it's important to continue taking the Litholite 300mg Tablet regularly as prescribed by your doctor to maintain its effectiveness.

It's important to inform your doctor about your hypertension and the medications you're taking for it as Litholite 300mg Tablet can interact with certain blood pressure medications, and your doctor may need to adjust your treatment plan to ensure your safety.

No, you should not increase the dose of Litholite 300mg Tablet on your own. It can take 1-3 weeks to feel the full effects, and increasing the dose without medical advice can be dangerous and may lead to adverse effects. However consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Yes, Litholite 300mg Tablet can cause sleepiness as a side effect. It's important to be cautious when performing activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, until you know how the medication affects you.

Yes, Litholite 300mg Tablet can affect the kidneys. Long-term use of lithium can lead to kidney problems, and regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary during treatment. It's important to inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney conditions or if you experience any symptoms of kidney problems while taking Litholite 300mg Tablet.

Litholite 300mg Tablet should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Litholite 300mg Tablet levels are available. Because elevated levels of Litholite 300mg Tablet are linked to Litholite 300mg Tablet toxicity. Litholite 300mg Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Litholite 300mg Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.

Litholite 300mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take with food to reduce nausea. Litholite 300mg Tablet may be taken before or after meals. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Certain medications which decrease the levels of Litholite 300mg Tablet in blood include carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, chlorpromazine, sodium-containing preparations, theophylline, urea and herbal medicines. Therefore, before starting Litholite 300mg Tablet, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

The common side effects of Litholite 300mg Tablet are loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, taste change, diarrhoea, blurred vision, slurred speech, shaky movements, increased thirst, and urination. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.