Priadel (Lithium Carbonate)

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Brand Name: Priadel

Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate

Manufacturer/Agent: Sun Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 400mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 600.00

Retail Price: @ KES 8.00

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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.

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