Litca
Litca Products are primarily used for
Mania, Bipolar disorder
About Litca Products
Litca Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Litca 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 Litca Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Litca Products
Frequently asked questions about Litca Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate
Q. How quickly does Litca 300mg Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Litca 300mg Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Litca 300mg Tablet. Do not stop taking Litca 300mg Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Litca 300mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Litca 300mg Tablet 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 Litca 300mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Litca 300mg Tablet may cause kidney problems. Litca 300mg Tablet 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 Litca 300mg Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Litca 300mg Tablet 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 Litca 300mg Tablet cause gain in weight?
Litca 300mg Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Litca 300mg Tablet 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 Litca 300mg Tablet or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Litca 300mg Tablet?
Litca 300mg Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Litca 300mg Tablet levels are available. This is because Litca 300mg Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Litca 300mg Tablet in blood. Litca 300mg Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Litca 300mg Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Litca 300mg Tablet be taken?
Take Litca 300mg Tablet 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 Litca 300mg Tablet levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Litca 300mg Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Litca 300mg Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Litca 300mg Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Litca 300mg Tablet 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.
Products for Litca
Litca 300mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹18.25
Litca SR 450 Tablet
strip of 10 Tablet pr
MRP
₹66.14
Not Available
Litca 250mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹13.5
Not Available