Mania|Bipolar disorder

In Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and mania in adults. It is sometimes used to treat other behavioral disorders as well. It reduces the frequency of manic episodes and decreases the intensity of those episodes that might occur.A Lith 400mg Tablet SR should be taken with food. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly as it may result in harmful effects.Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include tremors slurred speech uncoordinated body movements nausea Vomiting acne increased white blood cell count and memory impairment. It may also cause hair loss enlarged thyroid gland skin rash and increased thirst. This medicine may also cause weight gain and to control it you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of thyroid and kidney function may be required.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> A Lith 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Organic Carbonic Acids|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Mania|Bipolar disorder

Tremors | Slurred speech | Uncoordinated body movements | Nausea | Acne | Increased white blood cell count | Memory impairment | Hair loss | Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) | Skin rash | Increased thirst | Weight gain | Polyuria | Diarrhea | Vomiting

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. How quickly does A Lith 400mg Tablet SR work?::: It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Though it varies from person to person it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Do not stop taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR if you feel you are not improving. Instead discuss it with your doctor.| Q. Does A Lith 400mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?::: Yes A Lith 400mg Tablet SR 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 A Lith 400mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?::: Yes A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may cause kidney problems. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR 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 A Lith 400mg Tablet SR your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During A Lith 400mg Tablet SR 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 A Lith 400mg Tablet SR cause gain in weight?::: A Lith 400mg Tablet SR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during A Lith 400mg Tablet SR 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 A Lith 400mg Tablet SR or some other reason.| Q. What is the most important information I should know about A Lith 400mg Tablet SR?::: A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. This is because A Lith 400mg Tablet SR toxicity is related to increased levels of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR in blood. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore your doctor may closely monitor your A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.| Q. How should A Lith 400mg Tablet SR be taken?::: Take A Lith 400mg Tablet SR 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 A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels.| Q. Which medicines decrease A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels?::: You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting A Lith 400mg Tablet SR since many medicines interfere with the working of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Some medicines decrease the levels of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR 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.