Licar
Licar Products are primarily used for
Mania, Bipolar disorder
About Licar Products
Licar Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Licar are Nausea, Increased white blood cell count, Weight gain, Polyuria, Headache, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Hand tremors, Muscle weakness, Confusion, Decreased memory, Feeling thirsty, ECG changes, Vertigo.
How Licar Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Licar Products
Frequently asked questions about Licar Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate
Q. How quickly does Licar 400mg Tablet PR work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Licar 400mg Tablet PR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Licar 400mg Tablet PR. Do not stop taking Licar 400mg Tablet PR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Licar 400mg Tablet PR make you sleepy?
Yes, Licar 400mg Tablet PR can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Q. Is Licar 400mg Tablet PR bad for kidneys?
Yes, Licar 400mg Tablet PR may cause kidney problems. Licar 400mg Tablet PR is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Licar 400mg Tablet PR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Licar 400mg Tablet PR therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Q. Can Licar 400mg Tablet PR cause gain in weight?
Licar 400mg Tablet PR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Licar 400mg Tablet PR therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Licar 400mg Tablet PR or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Licar 400mg Tablet PR?
Licar 400mg Tablet PR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Licar 400mg Tablet PR levels are available. This is because Licar 400mg Tablet PR toxicity is related to increased levels of Licar 400mg Tablet PR in blood. Licar 400mg Tablet PR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Licar 400mg Tablet PR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Licar 400mg Tablet PR be taken?
Take Licar 400mg Tablet PR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Licar 400mg Tablet PR levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Licar 400mg Tablet PR levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Licar 400mg Tablet PR since many medicines interfere with the working of Licar 400mg Tablet PR. Some medicines decrease the levels of Licar 400mg Tablet PR in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.