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Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 10'S

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 10'S

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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.

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab . Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab .

Uses of Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab

Treatment of Bipolar disorder and Mania

Medicinal Benefits

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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, Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab

  • 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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab to check lithium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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 Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (ramipril, lisinopril, methyldopa, amlodipine, diltiazem), pain killers (ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, indomethacin), asthma drugs (theophylline), antipsychotics (olanzapine, haloperidol, clozapine, sertindole), fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine), heart-related medicines (quinidine, amiodarone, propafenone, ranolazine, procainamide, disopyramide, hydroquinidine, ibutilide, sotalol, dofetilide), antidepressants (paroxetine, amitriptyline, fluoxetine), antibiotics (trimethoprim, spectinomycin, metronidazole, tetracycline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab may interact with caffeine. Therefore, reduce the intake of caffeine including coffee, tea, or herbal medicines as it may decrease the effect of Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab . Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating. Intake of sodium may also alter lithium levels. Hence, maintain a constant dietary intake of salt.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, Brugada syndrome (a hereditary syndrome affecting the heart), hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels), and low sodium levels, inform your doctor before taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RAMIPRIL
  • 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

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 Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab .
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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.

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Mania: It is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Mania may occur due to lack of sleep or changes in sleep pattern, high levels of stress, and alcohol intake. Seek medical help immediately if you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts.

Bipolar disorder: It is also called manic depression, a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows. The symptoms of bipolar disorder include mania (high energy and excitability) and depression (loss of interest, hopelessness, and low energy). Bipolar disorder involves lifelong treatment.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other severe adverse effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab .

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab is safe to use in patients with liver diseases/conditions if prescribed by a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.

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Children

Caution

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab is generally not recommended for children below 12 years. However, Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab may be used in children above 7 years for treating bipolar disorder only if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Corporate & Registered Office, Block N1, 12Th Floor, Manyata Embassy Business Park, Rachenahalli, Outer Ring Road, 560045, Bangalore
Other Info - LIT0052

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FAQs

Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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.
Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab 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.
Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab is not recommended for hypothyroid (underactive thyroid gland) patients as it may increase the risk of low levels of thyroid hormone. Therefore, if you have hypothyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab .
Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab , you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.
It is advised to inform your doctor if you are planning or had weight loss surgery as the dose may be adjusted accordingly based on lithium levels in blood.
Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong-smelling urine or a decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated, and this may affect lithium levels in the blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab to avoid dehydration.
You are not recommended to stop taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
You are not recommended to take Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking, or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using Lithosyn Sr 450 Tab with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

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