lithium(Lithobid, Eskalith CR)
Mood stabilizer (monovalent cation)
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪθiəm/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- lithium
- Brand names
- Lithobid, Eskalith CR
- Therapeutic class
- Mood stabilizer (monovalent cation)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time(s) every day with food or milk.
- Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake.
- Get blood levels and kidney/thyroid tests as scheduled.
- Report tremor, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, slurred speech (toxicity).
- Do not start new meds (especially NSAIDs, diuretics) without checking.
Sources
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