Lithosun Sr (Lithium Carbonate)
Brand Name: Lithosun Sr
Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate
Manufacturer/Agent: Sun Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 400mg
Pack size: 100
Trade Price: KES 1,350.00
Retail Price: @ KES 18.00
Class: Antipsychotics (CNS agents)
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Molecular Formulae: LI2CO3 = 73.9
Precautions: Kidney disease. heart disease. disturbed electrolyte imbalance. pregnancy. psoriasis. careful titration of dose needed to prevent toxicity.
Indications/Uses: Mania, depression. dose determined by blood levels of lithium.
Interactions: Thiazide diuretics (sodium depletion lead to toxicity), nsaids potentiate effects.
Side Effects: Common with high dose (1.5 mmol/l in plasma); tremor, drowsiness, gastro-intestinal disturbances, polyuria. polydipsia, oedema.