36 volt lithium battery
(LIH thee um)
Eskalith, Eskalith-CR, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs
What is the most important information I should know about lithium?
• Call your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slurredspeech, extreme drowsiness, or weakness 36 volt lithium battery. These symptoms may be early signs oflithium toxicity 36 volt lithium battery.
• Do not crush, chew, or break any extended-release forms of lithium (e.g.,Lithobid, Eskalith CR) 36 volt lithium battery. They are specially formulated to release slowly in thebody 36 volt lithium battery.
• Lithium may cause dizziness or drowsiness 36 volt lithium battery. Use caution when driving orperforming other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affectsyou 36 volt lithium battery. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities 36 volt lithium battery.
What is lithium?
• Lithium is a naturally occurring substance 36 volt lithium battery. As a medication, lithiumreduces chemicals in the body that cause excitation or mania 36 volt lithium battery.
• Lithium is used to treat manic episodes of manic-depressive illness 36 volt lithium battery. Lithium helps to prevent and control symptoms of mania such as hyperactivity,rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger 36 volt lithium battery.
• Lithium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide 36 volt lithium battery.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lithium?
• Before taking lithium, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have heart disease; or
· have thyroid problems 36 volt lithium battery.
• You may not be able to take lithium, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above 36 volt lithium battery.
• Lithium is in the FDA pregnancy category D 36 volt lithium battery. This means that lithium isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby 36 volt lithium battery. Do not take lithium without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy 36 volt lithium battery.
• Lithium passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant 36 volt lithium battery. Do nottake lithium without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby 36 volt lithium battery.
• Lithium may have greater effects in people over 65 years of age 36 volt lithium battery. Yourdoctor may prescribe a lower dose or recommend special monitoring if you areover 65 years of age 36 volt lithium battery.
How should I take lithium?
• Take lithium exactly as directed by your doctor 36 volt lithium battery. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you 36 volt lithium battery.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water 36 volt lithium battery.
• Do not crush, chew, or break any extended-release or controlled-releaseforms of lithium (e.g., Lithobid, Eskalith CR) 36 volt lithium battery. They are specially formulatedto release slowly in the body 36 volt lithium battery.
• Measure the liquid form of lithium with a dose-measuring spoon or cup,not with a regular table spoon 36 volt lithium battery. If you do not have a dose-measuring device,ask your pharmacist where you can get one 36 volt lithium battery.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake by drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water orother fluid every day while taking lithium 36 volt lithium battery. Vigorous exercise, prolonged exposureto heat or sun, excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause dehydrationand side effects from lithium 36 volt lithium battery. Call your doctor if you lose a significant amountof body fluid as a result of sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting 36 volt lithium battery.
• Your doctor may want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests duringtreatment with lithium to monitor the amount of medication in your body 36 volt lithium battery.
• Do not stop taking lithium without first talking to your doctor, evenif you begin to feel better 36 volt lithium battery. Treatment with lithium may be necessary even ifyou are feeling well 36 volt lithium battery.
• Store lithium at room temperature away from moisture and heat 36 volt lithium battery.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember 36 volt lithium battery. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only take your next regularlyscheduled dose 36 volt lithium battery. Do not take a double dose 36 volt lithium battery.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention 36 volt lithium battery.
• Symptoms of a lithium overdose include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness,weakness, decreased coordination, giddiness, blurred vision, ringing in theears, and seizures 36 volt lithium battery.
What should I avoid while taking lithium?
• Lithium may cause dizziness or drowsiness 36 volt lithium battery. Use caution when driving orperforming other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affectsyou 36 volt lithium battery. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities 36 volt lithium battery.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake by drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water orother fluid every day while taking lithium 36 volt lithium battery. Vigorous exercise, prolonged exposureto heat or sun, excessive sweating, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause dehydrationand side effects from lithium 36 volt lithium battery. Call your doctor if you lose a significant amountof body fluid as a result of sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting 36 volt lithium battery.
• Do not change the amount of salt that you consume in your diet 36 volt lithium battery. Consumingmore or less salt could change the amount of lithium in your blood 36 volt lithium battery.
What are the possible side effects of lithium?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takinglithium and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· blurred vision or eye pain;
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
· slurred speech;
· extreme drowsiness, weakness, or confusion;
· involuntary movements; or
· ringing in your ears 36 volt lithium battery.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur 36 volt lithium battery. Continueto take lithium and talk to your doctor if you experience
· fine hand tremor;
· mild increase in thirst or urination;
· a rash;
· headache or mild dizziness; or
· swollen feet or hands 36 volt lithium battery.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur 36 volt lithium battery. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effects that you experience 36 volt lithium battery.
What other drugs will affect lithium?
• Before taking lithium, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications,especially any of the following:
· haloperidol (Haldol);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail, Orudis KT), naproxen (Aleve,Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), indomethacin (Indocin), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam(Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), and others;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,others), furosemide (Lasix), triamterene (Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide), chlorothiazide(Diuril), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), indapamide (Lozol), bumetanide (Bumex),spironolactone (Aldactone), and amiloride (Midamor);
· an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) such asbenazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil), fosinopril (Monopril),captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril),and ramipril (Altace);
· the calcium channel blockers diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR) or verapamil(Calan, Isoptin, Verelan);
· a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as fluoxetine(Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil),or citalopram (Celexa);
· carbamazepine (Tegretol);
· metronidazole (Flagyl);
· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theo-Bid, Theolair, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin,others); or
· acetazolamide (Diamox) 36 volt lithium battery.
• You may require special monitoring or a dosage adjustment if you aretaking any of the medicines listed above 36 volt lithium battery.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with lithium 36 volt lithium battery. Tellyour doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines that you take, includingover-the-counter preparations 36 volt lithium battery. Do not take any medications without the approvalof your doctor 36 volt lithium battery.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about lithium written for healthprofessionals that you may read 36 volt lithium battery.
|
