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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIPSYCHOTICS]

Country of origin

India
Other Info - LI15106

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with LI 150mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

LI 150mg Tablet is a Category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Avoid breastfeeding while taking LI 150mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

LI 150mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other severe adverse effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking LI 150mg Tablet.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

LI 150mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver diseases/conditions if prescribed by a doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Take LI 150mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. LI 150mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

LI 150mg Tablet is generally not recommended for children below 12 years. However, LI 150mg Tablet may be used in children above 7 years for treating bipolar disorder only if prescribed by a doctor.

About LI 150mg Tablet

LI 150mg Tablet belongs to a psychological class of drugs called 'anti-manic agents' or 'mood stabilizers' primarily 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.

LI 150mg Tablet contains Lithium carbonate 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 LI 150mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take LI 150mg 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 LI 150mg 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 LI 150mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using LI 150mg Tablet. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking LI 150mg 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 had weight loss surgery, please inform your doctor before taking LI 150mg Tablet.

Uses of LI 150mg Tablet

Bipolar disorder, Mania

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Key Benefits

LI 150mg Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. LI 150mg Tablet contains Lithium carbonate 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, LI 150mg Tablet relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables to do daily activities comfortably.

Directions for Use

Take LI 150mg Tablet with food for better absorption or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of LI 150mg Tablet

  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Taste change
  • Diarrhoea
  • Blurred vision
  • Slurred speech
  • Shaky movements
  • Increased thirst and urination

Drug Warnings

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking LI 150mg Tablet to check lithium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking LI 150mg Tablet. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking LI 150mg 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Taking Cisapride with LI 150mg Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LI 150mg Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of LI 150mg Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LI 150mg Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Mefenamic acid with LI 150mg Tablet can increase LI 150mg Tablet levels in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mefenamic acid with LI 150mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Flurbiprofen with LI 150mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of LI 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Flurbiprofen and LI 150mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst and increased urination contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Naproxen and LI 150mg Tablet may increase the blood levels and side effects of LI 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Naproxen and LI 150mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Taking LI 150mg Tablet with amiloride can enhance the effects of LI 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride and LI 150mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loose stools, sleepiness, muscular weakness, a shaking sensation, loss of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in the ears. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ivabradine with LI 150mg Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with LI 150mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or unusual memory loss. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Perindopril when taken together with LI 150mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of LI 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is drug interaction between perindopril and LI 150mg Tablet, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. if experience dizziness, confusion, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, tremor (shaking of hand & legs) blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Taking LI 150mg Tablet together with Efavirenz can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of LI 150mg Tablet with Efavirenz can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with LI 150mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Amiodarone together with LI 150mg Tablet may raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Amiodarone and LI 150mg Tablet interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you have heart problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be at greater risk. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • LISINOPRIL
  • METHYLDOPA
  • AMLODIPINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • CLOZAPINE
  • SERTINDOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • RANOLAZINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • HYDROQUINIDINE
  • IBUTILIDE
  • SOTALOL
  • DOFETILIDE
  • PAROXETINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • SPECTINOMYCIN
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • TETRACYCLINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking LI 150mg Tablet to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. When lithium levels are constant, blood tests may be done every 3 months.
  • Drink a constant amount of water daily and maintain a constant sodium intake as any major changes in these two may alter the levels of lithium in blood.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a constant sodium diet as it may affect lithium levels in the blood and cause adverse effects.
  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of LI 150mg Tablet.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as LI 150mg Tablet may cause weight gain.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and try to drink the same amount of water every day as any major changes in quantity may affect lithium levels.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

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