All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Alkalith 450 MG Tablet due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Alkalith 450 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly with dementia-related psychosis (memory loss along with hallucinations) as it may increase the risk of heart failure (the heart is unable to pump enough blood throughout the body) or infectious diseases like pneumonia (lung infection).
Alkalith 450 MG Tablet is generally not recommended for use if you have heart conditions due to the increased risk of lithium toxicity (an increased blood levels of lithium resulting in undesired effects). Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart conditions.
Alkalith 450 MG Tablet may cause hypothyroidism (when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormones) in some cases. Hence this medicine should be used with caution if you have preexisting hypothyroidism.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare life-threatening condition characterised by fever, an abnormally high body temperature, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, irregular pulse or blood pressure, etc. Alkalith 450 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have or have had neuroleptic malignant syndrome, as it can trigger or aggravate the condition.
A seizure is a condition in which there is uncontrolled body movements due to an electrical disturbance in the brain. Alkalith 450 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of seizures or conditions that lower the seizure threshold (likelihood of having a seizure). Your doctor may recommend an appropriate dose adjustment or replacement with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.