Lithonex
Lithonex Products are primarily used for
Mania, Bipolar disorder
About Lithonex Products
Lithonex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lithonex 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 Lithonex Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Lithonex Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithonex Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate
Q. How quickly does Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL. Do not stop taking Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL 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 Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL may cause kidney problems. Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL 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 Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL 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 Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL cause gain in weight?
Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL 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 Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL?
Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL levels are available. This is because Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL in blood. Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL be taken?
Take Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL 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 Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL 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 Lithonex
Lithonex 450mg Tablet XL
strip of 10 tablet xl
MRP
₹45
Not Available
Lithonex 400mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹30
Not Available
Lithonex 300mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹14.45
Not Available