Uses of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Licab XL 400mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Mania, Bipolar Disorder
Side effects of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Precautions while taking Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Dosage of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Overdose of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Onset of Action of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Duration of Action of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Licab XL 400mg Tablet
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Interactions
Drug :-
ACE inhibitors:
May increase lithium level. Monitor lithium level, adjust lithium dosage,
as needed.
Aminophylline, sodium bicarbonate, urine alkalinizers:
May increase lithium excretion. Avoid
excessive salt, and monitor lithium levels.
Antiarrhythmics and other drugs that prolong QT interval:
May increase risk of life-threatening
arrhythmias. Avoid use together.
Food :-
Caffeine:
May decrease lithium level and drug effect. Advise patient who ingests large
amounts of caffeine to tell prescriber before stopping caffeine. Adjust lithium dosage, as needed.
Sodium (salt):
May change renal elimination of drug if sodium intake changes. Avoid major changes
in sodium intake.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.