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Lithium is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Lithium safe for pregnant women?
Lithium can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lithium safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lithium. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lithium on the Kidneys?
Lithium rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lithium on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lithium on the liver.
What is the effect of Lithium on the Heart?
Lithium may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lithium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lithium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lithium habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lithium.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lithium you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lithium is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Lithium can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lithium
It is safe to take Lithium with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lithium
Taking alcohol with Lithium can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lithium
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 447-450
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 783-784