Licarbium

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Licarbium
• Important safety information:
• Licarbium side effects
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Licarbium?
• Who should not take Licarbium?
• Licarbium reviews

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What is Licarbium

Treating manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. It is also used to reduce the frequency and decrease the severity of manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Licarbium is an antimanic agent. Exactly how Licarbium works is unknown, but it may work by altering the balance of certain chemicals in the brain.

Important safety information:

• Licarbium may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Licarbium with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
• It may take 1 to 3 weeks for Licarbium to work. Do not stop using Licarbium or change your dose without checking with your doctor.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Licarbium before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Fever, infection, vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating may affect the levels of Licarbium in your blood. If you experience any of these conditions, contact your doctor. Talk to your doctor about how to replace the salt lost through sweating during exercise.
• Do not change the amount of salt in your diet unless instructed by your doctor. Check with your doctor before restricting your salt intake. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
• A certain heart problem has shown up in certain people taking Licarbium. These people had this problem but did not know it at the time. People with Brugada syndrome have an irregular heartbeat and are at risk for sudden death. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Lab tests, including blood Licarbium levels and kidney function tests, may be performed while you use Licarbium. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Licarbium with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Licarbium is not approved for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old. Talk with the doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Licarbium may cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Licarbium while you are pregnant. Licarbium is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Licarbium.

Licarbium side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Drying or thinning of the hair; hair loss; mild hand tremor; mild loss of appetite; mild thirst; mild tiredness; temporary, mild nausea and general discomfort at the beginning of treatment.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); back and forth eye movements; confusion; diarrhea; dizziness or light-headedness; drowsiness; dry mouth or eyes; fainting; giddiness; inability to control the bladder or bowels; increased or decreased urination; increased thirst; involuntary twitching or muscle movements; loss of consciousness; loss of coordination; muscle weakness; numbness of the skin; restlessness; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe or persistent headache or nausea; shortness of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat; sluggishness; slurred speech; swelling of the ankles or wrists; tremor; unsteadiness; vision changes (eg, blurred vision); vomiting; weight changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Active ingredients: Lithium

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Actilitio
Alkalith Cr® [Tab]
450 mg	10	$0.22
Alkalith-CR
450 mg x 10's		$0.22
ALKALITH-CR tab 450 mg x 10's		$0.22	Alkem (Pentacare)
Alkalith-CR 450mg TAB / 10		$0.22
Calith
Carbolith
150 mg	100	$29.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
300 mg	100	$28.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
300 mg	100	$32.48	Canada, UK
600 mg	100	$39.51	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Carbolith 400 mg Tablet		$0.03
Carbolith 400mg TAB / 100		$2.59
Carbolith 400mg SR-TAB / 100		$3.01
CARBOLITH SR tab 400 mg x 10's		$0.39	Psycorem
Carboron Retard
Ceglution
Duralith
300 mg	100	$46.60	Canada, UK
Eskalith
150 mg	100	$16.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
450 mg	90	$51.40	USA
600 mg	100	$22.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Frimania
Frimania 200 mg x 10 x 10's		$14.80
Frimania 400 mg x 10 x 10's		$25.97
Frimania 200 mg x 300's		$29.60
Frimania 400 mg x 300's		$51.80
Indlith® [Tab]
300 mg	100
Intalith® [Tab]
450 mg	10	$0.21
Karlit
Lalithium
Lalithium 300mg Tablet		$0.01	La Pharmaceuticals
300 mg x 10's		$0.21
LALITHIUM tab 300 mg x 10's		$0.21	La Pharma
Lalithium 300mg TAB / 10		$0.21
Lalithium 400mg Tablet XR		$0.04	La Pharmaceuticals
400 mg x 10's		$0.28
Lalithium 400mg XR-TAB / 10		$0.28
LALITHIUM 400MG TABLET XR 1 strip(s) (10 tablet xrs each)		$0.35	La Pharmaceuticals
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.13	La Pharmaceuticals
Licab® [Tab]
400 mg	10	$0.28
Ligilin
Limas
Lit 300
Litarex
Lithane
150 mg	100	$27.00	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
150 mg	100	$42.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
300 mg	100	$24.65	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
300 mg	100	$41.58	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Lithicarb Pacific
Lithicarb Pacific 250 mg x 1, 000's		$360.00
Lithioderm
Lithiofor
Lithium Apogepha
Lithium Carbonate Douglas
Lithium Carbonate Myungin
Lithium Carbonicum Slovakofarma
Lithium Chloride
Lithium Chloride Sanolabor
Lithium carbonate Glenmark
Lithiumkarbonat
Lithocent
Lithocent 300mg Tablet		$0.03	Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
300 mg x 10's		$0.28
LITHOCENT tab 300 mg x 10's		$0.28	Crescent
Lithocent 300mg TAB / 10		$0.28
LITHOCENT 300MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.29	Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
Lithocent 400mg Tablet CR		$0.05	Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
LITHOCENT CR 400MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.48	Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
Lithocent-CR
450 mg x 10's		$0.34
LITHOCENT-CR tab 450 mg x 10's		$0.34	Crescent
Lithocent-CR 450mg TAB / 10		$0.34
Litiam-ER
Liticarb
Litij Karbonat Jadran
Litijev
Litijev klorid Pharmamed Mado
Litil
Litiumkarbonat Oba
Litiumsitrat Actavis
Maniprex
PMS-Lithium Carbonate
Quilonorm retard
Quilonum
Quilonum retard
T?ralithe
Theralite

Licarbium - Frequently asked Questions

Can Licarbium be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Licarbium?

Use Licarbium as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Licarbium by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Licarbium is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• Do not change your diet, including the amount of salt in your diet, unless instructed by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Licarbium, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Licarbium.

Who should not take Licarbium?

Some medical conditions may interact with Licarbium. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, dehydration, fever, infection, or illness, or you are in a weakened state
• if you have psoriasis or kidney, heart, or thyroid problems
• if you have or are suspected to have a certain genetic heart disease, or you have risk factors for it (eg, unexplained fainting; family history of Brugada syndrome; family history of sudden, unexplained death before the age of 45 years)
• if you have brain or nerve problems (eg, organic brain syndrome)
• if you are on a low-salt (sodium) diet

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Licarbium. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), angiotensin II receptor antagonists (eg, losartan), calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil), carbamazepine, diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), methyldopa, metronidazole, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, indomethacin, celecoxib), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants (eg, fluoxetine), or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, venlafaxine) because the risk of toxicity of Licarbium may be increased
• Butyrophenones (eg, haloperidol) or other medicines for mental or mood problems because the risk of a severe and sometimes permanent nervous system problem (encephalopathic syndrome) characterized by weakness, fever, tremor, confusion, sluggishness, or uncontrolled muscle movements may be increased
• Iodide preparations (eg, potassium iodide) because the risk of low thyroid levels may be increased
• Acetazolamide, urea, urinary alkalinizers (eg, sodium bicarbonate), or xanthines (eg, theophylline) because they may decrease lithium's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Licarbium may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Can Licarbium be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Licarbium be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Licarbium, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Licarbium. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology