Lithium carbonate is indicated in the treatment of manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder, Manic (DSM-IV) is equivalent to Manic Depressive illness, Manic, in the older DSM-II terminology.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lithium Carbonate. Full label: DailyMed.
Lithium carbonate is indicated in the treatment of manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder, Manic (DSM-IV) is equivalent to Manic Depressive illness, Manic, in the older DSM-II terminology. Lithium carbonate is also indicated as a maintenance treatment for individuals with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Maintenance therapy reduces the frequency of manic episodes and diminishes the intensity of those episodes which may occur. Typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, elation, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possibly hostility. When given to a patient experiencing a manic episode, lithium may produce a normalization of symptomatology within 1 to 3 weeks.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lithium Carbonate. Full label: DailyMed.
Acute Mania Optimal patient response can usually be established with 1800 mg/day in the following dosages: ACUTE MANIA Morning Afternoon Nighttime Lithium Carbonate Extended-Release Tablets 1 3 tabs (900 mg) 3 tabs (900 mg) 1. Can also be administered on 600 mg TID recommended dosing interval. Such doses will normally produce an effective serum lithium concentration ranging between 1 and 1.5 mEq/L.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lithium Carbonate — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Lithium Toxicity The toxic concentrations for lithium (≥1.5 mEq/L) are close to the therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L). Some patients abnormally sensitive to lithium may exhibit toxic signs at serum concentrations that are considered within the therapeutic range. Lithium may take up to 24 hours to distribute into brain tissue, so occurrence of acute toxicity symptoms may be delayed.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lithium Carbonate — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The occurrence and severity of adverse reactions are generally directly related to serum lithium concentrations and to individual patient sensitivity to lithium. They generally occur more frequently and with greater severity at higher concentrations. Adverse reactions may be encountered at serum lithium concentrations below 1.5 mEq/L.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lithium Carbonate — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
10 brands · 5 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Lithium Carbonate guide →
Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from moisture.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Lithium Carbonate.
What is Licab?
Licab 300mg Tablet is a Lithium Carbonate medicine made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It comes as 300mg Tablet.
What is Licab used for?
According to its FDA label, Lithium Carbonate is is indicated in the treatment of manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder.
What is the generic name of Licab?
The generic name of Licab is Lithium Carbonate.
Which brands of Lithium Carbonate are available in Nepal?
10 brands of Lithium Carbonate are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 5 makers — including Intalith 300mg Tablet, Intalith 400mg CR Tablet, Intalith CR 450mg Tablet, Lithocade 300mg Tablet, Lithoril 300mg Tablet, Lithoril SR 400mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Lithium Carbonate?
The occurrence and severity of adverse reactions are generally directly related to serum lithium concentrations and to individual patient sensitivity to lithium. They generally occur more frequently and with greater severity at higher concentrations.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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