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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 CarbonateDrugs* : LITHONATE; ESKALITH CR; ESKALITH; LITHOTABS; LITHIUM CARBONATE; LITHOBID; LITHANE

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