Lithocap
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About Lithocap Products
Lithocap Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lithocap are Tremor, Slurred speech, Uncoordinated body movements, Nausea1a, Acne, Increased white blood cell count, Memory impairment, Hair loss, Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), Skin rash, Increased thirst, Weight gain, Polyuria, Diarrhea.
How Lithocap Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Lithocap Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithocap Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate
Q. How quickly does Lithocap 300mg Capsule work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithocap 300mg Capsule. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithocap 300mg Capsule. Do not stop taking Lithocap 300mg Capsule if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithocap 300mg Capsule make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithocap 300mg Capsule 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 Lithocap 300mg Capsule bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithocap 300mg Capsule may cause kidney problems. Lithocap 300mg Capsule 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 Lithocap 300mg Capsule, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithocap 300mg Capsule 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 Lithocap 300mg Capsule cause gain in weight?
Lithocap 300mg Capsule can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithocap 300mg Capsule 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 Lithocap 300mg Capsule or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lithocap 300mg Capsule?
Lithocap 300mg Capsule therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithocap 300mg Capsule levels are available. This is because Lithocap 300mg Capsule toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithocap 300mg Capsule in blood. Lithocap 300mg Capsule toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithocap 300mg Capsule levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Lithocap 300mg Capsule be taken?
Take Lithocap 300mg Capsule 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 Lithocap 300mg Capsule levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Lithocap 300mg Capsule levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithocap 300mg Capsule since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithocap 300mg Capsule. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithocap 300mg Capsule 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.
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