Licab XL Tablet (Lithium carbonate 400mg)

Licab XL Tablet

Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet is an element that derives its name from the Greek word lithos meaning stone. It is used as a medicine most effectively in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental disorders such as poor cognitive skills, aggressive behavior, insomniac tendencies, hyperactivity.

It can also be used to treat epilepsy, diabetes, liver and kidney disease, arthritis, asthma, frequent headaches, eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and for blood disorders such as anemia.

On using Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet you may experience certain side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, muscle weakness, mild tremors, frequent urge to urinate and thirst. These effects will decrease over time, however, if they should continue and worsen, seek medical aid right away.

Certain precautionary protocols that you are advised to follow before using Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet includes notifying your doctor if you:

Are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet can prove to be fatal for the fetus if used during pregnancy.
Are breastfeeding a baby. It can cause certain harmful side effects to the baby.
Have a history of heart disease, thyroid or kidney disease.
Are taking any prescriptive or over the counter drugs, herbal medications or dietary supplements.
Have recently had a surgery or are scheduled for one soon. Lithium usage should be discontinued two weeks before your surgery.
The dosage for Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet will be determined by your doctor as per the seriousness of your condition, overall health, gender and age. Usually the prescribed dosage for adults diagnosed with manic or bipolar disorder is about 1800 mg per day.

It should be taken in three sets of about 600 mg each in the morning, afternoon and night. The dose for children 12 years or older is also the same. Patients are advised to seek the help of your health care provider should you suspect drug overdose, or symptoms of Brugada, encephalopathy, diabetes or insipidus.

Symptoms of overdose include sedation, confusion, tremors, joint pain, visual changes, seizures, coma. There is no specific antidote for lithium poisoning.
In the acute ingestion following initiation of essential overdose management, correction of fluid and electrolyte imbalances should be commenced. Hemodialysis and whole bowel irrigation is the treatment of choice for severe intoxications; charcoal is ineffective.

Take exactly as directed; do not change dosage without consulting prescriber. Do not crush or chew tablets or capsules. Maintain adequate fluid intake (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake) especially in summer. Frequent blood test and monitoring will be necessary.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Use

The primary use of this medication is as follows:

Mania

Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of mania which is mood disorder characterized by hyperactivity, elevation in mood and extreme enthusiasm.
Bipolar Disorder

Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder characterized by unusual shifts in the mood like hyperactivity and tiredness are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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Side Effects

Following are some of the common side effects that may occur:

Confusion

Increased Thirst

Weight Gain

Dizziness

Headache

Changes In Vision

Skin Rash

Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Work

Licab Xl 400Mg Tablet is a mood-stabilising agent and although its exact way of working is unknown, it is believed to work by a number of ways including regulation of glutamate receptos, inhibition of the enzyme inositol monophosphatase or deactivation of the enzyme glycogen synthase kinase 3.