Generic Name - Lithium
Category - Antimaniac drug.
Indications
Manic Depressive Illness.
Generic Lithium is indicated to control extreme mood swings in manic-depressive illness. Lithium helps you to maintain a more balanced state, without swinging from a highly elated, over-excited state to that of being very sad and depressed. Lithium does act on the central nervous system, helps you to have more control over your emotions and helps you cope better with the problems of living.
Generic for Lithium Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Lithium is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Lithium should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
dehydration (diarrhea or sweating)
heart or blood vessel disease
kidney disease
leukemia
low level of salt in the blood, or low-salt diet
Parkinson's disease
psoriasis
seizures (convulsions)
under-active thyroid, or thyroid disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Lithium. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
antiinflammatory drugs
caffeine
calcium iodide
carbamazepine
guarana
medicines for high blood pressure
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
metronidazole
potassium iodide, KI
sodium bicarbonate
sodium chloride
verapamil
water pills
Generic for Lithium Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericLithium
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Lithium for Depression is 1,800 milligrams per day. Immediate-release forms are taken in 3 or 4 doses per day; long-acting forms are taken twice a day.
Generic for Lithium Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Lithium side Effects include diarrhea, drowsiness,
Loss of appetite, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, blurred vision,
clumsiness or loss of balance, confusion, dizziness, seizures and trembling.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Lithium.
Generic for Lithium and Pregnancy
Generic Lithium is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the first 3 months. Studies have shown that Generic Lithium may rarely cause thyroid problems and heart or blood vessel defects in the baby. It has also been shown to cause muscle weakness and severe drowsiness in newborn babies of mothers taking lithium near time of delivery.
Generic for Lithium and Breastfeeding
Generic Lithium passes into the breast milk. It has been reported to cause unwanted effects such as muscle weakness, lowered body temperature, and heart problems in nursing babies. Before taking this medicine, be sure you have discussed with your doctor the risks and benefits of breast-feeding.
Generic for Lithium and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lithium in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Lithium and Geriatric
Considering the age-related problems the geriatric patients are likely to have, dosage selection and administration are imperative when Generic Lithium is used.
Note
The above information about Generic Lithium serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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