WHO Essential Medicine EML section: Medicines used in bipolar disorders
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Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating treatment. WARNING: LITHIUM TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating therapy ( 2.3, 5.1 ).
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Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: • Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older • Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: • Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older •...
The mechanism of action of lithium as a mood stabilizing agent is unknown.
The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections: • Acute Lithium Toxicity • Lithium-Induced Polyuria • Hyponatremia • Lithium-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease • Encephalopathic Syndrome • Serotonin Syndrome • Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism • Unmasking of Brugada Syndrome •...
Lithium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the lithium carbonate capsule or lithium citrate products. Known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the drug product
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary: Lithium may cause harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Early voluntary reports to international birth registries suggested an increase in cardiovascular malformations, especially for Ebstein’s anomaly, with first trimester use of lithium.
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Call 102What is Lithium Carbonate used for?
Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: • Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older • Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of...
How does Lithium Carbonate work?
The mechanism of action of lithium as a mood stabilizing agent is unknown.
What are the side effects of Lithium Carbonate?
The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections: • Acute Lithium Toxicity • Lithium-Induced Polyuria • Hyponatremia • Lithium-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease • Encephalopathic Syndrome • Serotonin Syndrome • Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism •...
Who should not take Lithium Carbonate?
Lithium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the lithium carbonate capsule or lithium citrate products. Known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the drug product
Does Lithium Carbonate have a boxed warning?
Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating treatment. WARNING: LITHIUM TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Can I take Lithium Carbonate in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary: Lithium may cause harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Early voluntary reports to international birth registries suggested an increase in cardiovascular malformations, especially for Ebstein’s anomaly, with first trimester use of lithium.
What is the dose of Lithium Carbonate?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Lithium Carbonate?
Lithium Carbonate is used for: Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: • Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older • Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monot…
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