Licab XL 400mg Tablet 10S
₹63.75
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* Country of Origin: India
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LICAB XL 400MG TABLET contains Lithium which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-manic agents. It is used in the treatment of anti-depression. LICAB XL 400MG TABLET also used to manage or control hypomania (less severe form of mania) and aggressive or self-harming behaviour.
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.
Prior to LICAB XL 400MG TABLET treatment, your doctor may check on your kidneys, thyroid and heart to avoid any untoward side effects. LICAB XL 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having kidney, thyroid and heart problems, or if you have Addison’s disease.
Before taking LICAB XL 400MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, persistent headaches, cold or flu, gastroenteritis, or if you had or are about to have any weight loss surgery.LICAB XL 400MG TABLET is not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
LICAB XL 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. LICAB XL 400MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients above 65 years of age. The most common side effects of taking LICAB XL 400MG TABLET are hand trembling, excessive urination, increased thirst, nausea, and general discomfort during beginning of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the side effects persists for a long time.
USES OF LICAB XL 400MG TABLET
- Used to treat depression.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take LICAB XL 400MG TABLET as advised by your physician.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LICAB XL 400MG TABLET
COMMON
- Hand trembling
- Excessive urination
- Increased thirst
- Nausea
- General discomfort (beginning of treatment)
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Difficulty walking
- Decreased appetite
- Vomiting
- Blurred vision
RARE
Stop taking LICAB XL 400MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Changes in heart rhythm like slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Fever, confusion, agitation, shaking, abrupt contractions of muscles
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever with rigid muscles, agitation, confusion, sweating, or jerky muscle movements)
- Continuous headaches and/or visual disturbances
- Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscles leading to kidney problems)
- Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confusion and reduced awareness of the environment
- Abnormal heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness or twitching, blurred vision, clumsiness, ringing in your ears
- Low blood sodium levels (excessive sweating, diarrhea)
- Brugada Syndrome (feeling abnormal heartbeats)
- Increased pressure in the brain and swelling in the eye (severe headaches behind your eyes, ringing in the ears, blurred or double vision, brief periods of blindness)
- Allergic reaction (rash, trouble swallowing or breathing, swollen lips, face, throat or tongue)
- Cloudy or foamy urine
- Feeling dazed, delirious or loss of consciousness
- Memory problems
- Fits or seizures
- Involuntary eye movements
- Benign/malignant kidney tumours in long-term treatment (microcysts, oncocytoma, or collecting duct renal carcinoma)
- Lichenoid drug reaction (eruption of the skin or mucous membranes)
- Hyperthyroidism (fast heartbeat, sweating, stress, increased appetite, weight loss, weakness, heat intolerance)
- Hypothyroidism (tiredness, cold skin, dry hair, thinning of hair or fingernails, hoarse voice, joint or muscle pain, weight gain)
- Hyperparathyroidism (increased thirst and urination, tiredness, depression, muscle aches or pains, bone or joint pain, upset stomach)
- Gastritis (indigestion, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, black tarry faeces, bloody stools, blood or dark bits in your vomit)
- Peripheral neuropathy (numbness, weakness, pain in the arms and legs)
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