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Lithosun SR Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

LITHIUM-400MG

Uses:

Lithosun SR Tablet is used in the treatment of Bipolar disorder, Mania. The detailed uses of Lithosun SR Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Lithosun SR Tablet is used to treat bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood and reducing episode severity through its action on the brain.<br/>• Mania Management: Lithosun SR Tablet is effective in managing symptoms of mania, such as elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior, allowing patients to regain control and function normally.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Lithosun SR Tablet 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 Lithosun SR 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 Lithosun SR Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

Lithosun SR 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 Lithosun SR Tablet . Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Lithosun SR Tablet so that if the levels are too low, Lithosun SR Tablet is not advised.

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

Yes, Lithosun SR 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 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 Lithosun SR Tablet to avoid dehydration.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Lithosun SR Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lithosun SR Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lithosun SR Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Lithosun SR Tablet 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.

Lithosun SR Tablet 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 Lithosun SR Tablet . Continue taking Lithosun SR Tablet even if you are not improving and consult your doctor.

Yes, Lithosun SR Tablet 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, Lithosun SR Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithosun SR Tablet is not advised in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. Before starting treatment with Lithosun SR Tablet , your doctor will recommend blood tests to see if your kidney function is normal. During treatment with Lithosun SR Tablet , any gradual or sudden changes in kidney function, may indicate that the treatment needs re-evaluation.

Lithosun SR Tablet should only be started if sufficient facilities are available for evaluating Lithosun SR Tablet levels as increased blood levels of Lithosun SR Tablet is related to Lithosun SR Tablet toxicity. Even at dose which is effective for treatment, Lithosun SR Tablet toxicity can occur. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithosun SR Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is reached, then weekly for one month and then every month after that.

Take Lithosun SR Tablet 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 Lithosun SR Tablet 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 Lithosun SR Tablet to avoid drug interactions.