Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lithium
Chemical Class
Alkaline Metal
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
N05AN, N05AN01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania. Lithium a mood stabili...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Alkaline Metal
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Lithium citrate are the derivatives of Lithium. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Alkaline Metal. It belongs to Psychotropic Drugs pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Lithium is 73.90.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1.5 to 2 mg — 24 hourly
For first 5-7 days.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take lithium exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your do
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use lithium if you are allergic to it
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: breathing problems
a thyroid disorder
an abnormal electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG)
or a family member who died before age 45
Important Warnings
Do not use lithium without telling your doctor if you are pregnant
It could cause harm to the unborn baby
Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment
Lithium toxicity can cause death
Lithium is a medicine with a narrow range of safety and toxicity can occur if you take only slightly more than a recommended dose
Stop using lithium and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of lithium toxicity: muscle weakness, twitching, drowsiness, feeling light-headed, mood changes, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, irregular heartbeats, confusion, slurred speech, clumsiness
trouble breathing, or seizures
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to lithium: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Too much lithium in your body can cause death. Lithium toxicity can occur if you take only slightly more than a recommended dose. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of lithium toxicity: muscle weaknesstwitchingdrowsinessfeeling light-headedmood changesblurred visionringing in your earsirregular heartbeatsconfusionslurred speech
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect lithium
especially: buspirone
fentanyl
St. John's wort
tramadol
a "triptan" migraine headache medicine
tryptophan
an antidepressant or antipsychotic medication
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 487.78
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 487.78
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