Lithium

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Lithium Benefits & Uses

Lithium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lithium Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Mania
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Mania
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Mania
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lithium Related Warnings

  • 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.

    Severe
  • 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.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Lithium on the Kidneys?


    Lithium rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lithium on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Lithium on the liver.

    Safe
  • 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.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Lithium with Other Drugs

Lithium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan


    Lithium Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lithium unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Lithium

    • Is this Lithium habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Lithium.

      No
    • 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.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, Lithium is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Yes, taking Lithium can treat mental disorders.

      Yes

    Lithium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lithium


      It is safe to take Lithium with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Lithium


      Taking alcohol with Lithium can be dangerous.

      Severe


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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

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