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LI Products are primarily used for

About LI Products

Uses of LI Products

Lithium carbonate is used for mania and bipolar disoder.

LI Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of LI 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 LI Products work

Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Patient Concerns about LI Products

Frequently asked questions about LI Products

Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate

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

LI SR Tablet
strip of 10 tablet sr
Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
MRP
38.5
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strip of 10 tablets
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MRP
17.05
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LI 150mg Tablet
strip of 15 tablets
Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
MRP
61
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