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Lithium Carbonate
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Definition
: A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.
Pharmacological Action
Antidepressive Agents
;
Antimanic Agents
;
Enzyme Inhibitors
Other names
Quilinormretard; Quilinorm retard; NSC16895; NSC 16895; Carbonate, Lithium; Carbonate, Dilithium; CP15,46761; CP 15,467 61; Bicarbonate, Lithium; Quilinorm-
retard; Priadel; NSC-
16895; Micalith; Lithotabs; Lithonate; Lithobid; Lithium Bicarbonate; Lithane; Eskalith; Dilithium Carbonate
Drugs
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:
LITHONATE
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ESKALITH CR
;
ESKALITH
;
LITHOTABS
;
LITHIUM CARBONATE
;
LITHOBID
;
LITHANE