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About Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet 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.
Carbolith SR 450 mg 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.
Take Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet . Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet .
Uses of Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet
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Medicinal Benefits
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Carbolith SR 450 mg 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, Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables one to do daily activities comfortably.
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What if I have taken an overdose of Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.
Driving
Unsafe
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other severe adverse effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet .
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with Liver diseases/conditions if prescribed by a doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Take Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.
Children
Caution
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is generally not recommended for children below 12 years. However, Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet may be used in children above 7 years for treating bipolar I disorder only if prescribed by a doctor.
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Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.
Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet . Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet so that if the levels are too low, Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is not advised.
Yes, Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Carbolith SR 450 mg 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, Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet to avoid dehydration.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Carbolith SR 450 mg 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.
Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet . Continue taking Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet even if you are not improving and consult your doctor.
Yes, Carbolith SR 450 mg 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, Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet may cause kidney problems. Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is not advised in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. Before starting treatment with Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet , your doctor will recommend blood tests to see if your kidney function is normal. During treatment with Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet , any gradual or sudden changes in kidney function, may indicate that the treatment needs re-evaluation.
Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet should only be started if sufficient facilities are available for evaluating Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet levels as increased blood levels of Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet is related to Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet toxicity. Even at dose which is effective for treatment, Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet toxicity can occur. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is reached, then weekly for one month and then every month after that.
Take Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg 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 Carbolith SR 450 mg Tablet to avoid drug interactions.
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