Leaflet LITHIUM CARBONICUM GSK 250mg tablets
Indicated for: bipolar disorder
Route of administration: oral
Substance: lithium carbonate (antipsychotic)
ATC: N05AN01 (Nervous system | Antipsychotics | Lithium)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Lithium carbonate is a medication used for the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly for the prevention of manic and depressive episodes. It works by stabilizing neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
The medication is taken orally, usually two to three times a day, and the dose is adjusted based on blood lithium levels. Regular monitoring of serum lithium levels is essential to avoid toxicity.
Side effects may include tremor, nausea, diarrhea, or weight gain. In rare cases, toxicity may occur with symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or kidney failure.
Lithium carbonate is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment, dehydration, or hypersensitivity to this medication. It is important to avoid excessive salt intake and maintain adequate hydration during treatment.
General data about LITHIUM CARBONICUM GSK 250mg
- Substance: lithium carbonate
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-08-2021
- Product code: W54312001
- Concentration: 250mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 60
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.