Description
Mechanism of Action:
✔ Regulates neurotransmitter activity, particularly dopamine and serotonin, stabilizing mood.
✔ Reduces excessive excitability of nerve cells, preventing manic episodes.
✔ Enhances GABAergic transmission, promoting calmness and reducing agitation.
Indications:
✔ Bipolar Disorder (Mania & Maintenance Therapy)
✔ Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder (Adjunct Therapy)
✔ Schizoaffective Disorder (Mood Stabilization)
✔ Aggression & Impulsivity Management
✔ Cluster Headaches (Off-label Use)
Key Benefits:
✅ Prevents manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder
✅ Effective long-term therapy for mood stabilization
✅ Reduces suicidal tendencies in mood disorders
✅ Helps manage aggression and irritability
Dosage & Administration:
- Typical Dosage: 300 mg to 1800 mg per day, divided into 2-3 doses, as prescribed by a physician.
- Route of Administration: Oral.
- Food Intake: Best taken after meals to reduce stomach irritation.
- Regular monitoring of lithium levels in blood is required to avoid toxicity.
Precautions & Warnings:
- Narrow therapeutic index – requires frequent blood level monitoring to prevent toxicity.
- Not recommended for patients with kidney disease, severe dehydration, or sodium imbalance.
- Avoid excessive caffeine, alcohol, and salt intake, as they affect lithium levels.
- Can cause hypothyroidism with prolonged use – regular thyroid function tests recommended.
- Should not be used in pregnancy unless necessary (risk of fetal abnormalities).
Possible Side Effects:
- Mild tremors, nausea, or increased thirst
- Weight gain or bloating
- Drowsiness, confusion, or muscle weakness
- Severe toxicity symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, slurred speech, and seizures (requires immediate medical attention).
Storage & Packaging:
- Store below 30°C, in a dry, dark place, away from moisture and heat.
- Available in blister packs and bulk packaging as per client requirements.
Manufacturing & Regulatory Compliance:
Manufactured by Aetos Life Care in WHO-GMP certified facilities, ensuring compliance with EU-GMP standards for global distribution.
Global Export & Supply:
Aetos Life Care exports Lithium Carbonate Tablets 300 mg to Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and CIS countries, delivering high-quality and cost-effective psychiatric medications worldwide.
