Lithium Carbonate
Indications
- Treatment and prophylaxis of mania (initiated by a specialist), Treatment and prophylaxis of bipolar disorder (initiated by a specialist), Treatment and prophylaxis of recurrent major depressive disorder [unipolar depression] (initiated by a specialist), Treatment and prophylaxis of aggressive or self-harming behaviour (initiated by a specialist)
Drug Interactions
21 drug interactions identified for Lithium Carbonate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
lithium salts Avoid abrupt withdrawal; cardiac disease; concurrent ECT (may lower seizure threshold); diuretic treatment (risk of toxicity); elderly (reduce dose); epilepsy (may lower seizure threshol...
Side Effects
lithium salts Common or very common Electrolyte imbalance Rare or very rare Nephrotic syndrome Frequency not known Abdominal discomfort; alopecia; angioedema; appetite decreased; arrhythmias; atrioven...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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