Lithium is an oral medication that is used to stabilize mood in patients with bipolar disorder and is also used as an antidepressant.
Lithium can be sold under the trade name Carbolitium, Carbolitium CR or Carbolim and can be purchased as 300 mg tablets or 450 mg extended-release tablets in pharmacies.
Lithium prices range from 10 to 40 reais
Lithium is indicated for the treatment of mania in patients with bipolar disorder, maintenance of treatment of patients with bipolar disorder, prevention of mania or depressive phase and treatment of psychomotor hyperactivity.
In addition, carbolithium can also be used, along with other antidepressant remedies, to help treat depression.
How to use lithium should be indicated by the doctor according to the purpose of the treatment.
However, it is recommended that the patient drink at least 1 liter to 1. 5 liters of liquid per day and follow a normal salty diet.
The main side effects of lithium include tremors, excessive thirst, enlarged thyroid, excessive urine, involuntary urine loss, diarrhea, nausea, palpitations, weight gain, acne, hives and shortness of breath.
Lithium is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, in patients with renal and cardiovascular disease, dehydration and in patients taking diuretic medications.
Lithium should not be used during pregnancy as it crosses the placenta and can cause malformations in the fetus, so its use during pregnancy should only be done under medical supervision, and lithium is also not recommended during lactation.