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Intalith 150 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition: Lithium
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Intalith 150 MG Tablet is a mood stabilizing agent that is used in the treatment of mania and bipolar disorder. This medicine may increase the risk of adverse effects, therefore, do not take more than prescribed amount. Monitoring of kidney, heart and thyroid function is necessary.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Intalith 150 MG Tablet

  • Confusionsevere
  • Increased thirstsevere
  • Weight gainsevere
  • Dizzinesssevererare
  • Headachesevererare
  • Changes in visionsevererare
  • Skin rash
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Intalith 150 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 5 to 7 days.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving and operating machinery.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Intalith 150 MG Tablet

  • Mania

    Intalith 150 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of mania which is mood disorder characterized by hyperactivity, elevation in mood and extreme enthusiasm.

  • Bipolar disorder

    Intalith 150 MG 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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When not to use?

Contraindications of Intalith 150 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Intalith 150 MG Tablet.

  • Severe heart disease

    Not recommended in patients with known heart diseases.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    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

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

  • Missed Dose

    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

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

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Use of this medicine with alcohol will cause depression of the central nervous system and respiratory system.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving and operating machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Dementia

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended in patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  • Heart Disease

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended in patients with heart disease. Inform the doctor if you have any heart disease before receiving this medicine. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  • Hypothyroidism

    severe
    This medicine may alter the thyroid levels, therefore, not recommended in patients with hypothyroidism. Check the thyroid levels before starting the treatment. The treatment should be discontinued if thyroid levels are low.

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.

General Instructions

Take Intalith 150 MG Tablet at the same time everyday. Do not take in larger amounts than advised due to the risk of toxicity. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not take this medicine if you have any kidney disease and heart disease.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Impaired kidney function

    - This medicine may get accumulated in patients with kidney failure. Close monitoring of Intalith 150 MG Tablet concentration is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if the Intalith 150 MG Tablet levels are high.

  • Fluid and electrolyte balance

    - The concentration of this medicine may increase if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive sweating occurs. Reduce the dose in these conditions and close monitoring is necessary. Correct all the electrolytes level before starting the treatment.

  • Brugada syndrome

    - This medicine is not recommended in patients with Brugada syndrome which is characterized by abnormal ECG changes and increases the risk of death. Inform the doctor if you have any heart diseases. Necessary precautions should be taken accordingly.

  • Pediatric use

    - This medicine is not recommended in children less than 12 years.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by binding to the receptors and inhibits release of the chemical substances and helps in maintaining the brain function.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Feb 2018

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