Indications
Lithosun SR is used to treat and prevent manic episodes, bipolar disorder, and recurrent depression.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Although lithium has been used for more than 50 years to treat bipolar disorder, how it actually works is still not fully understood. Its therapeutic effect may come from several actions, including inhibiting enzymes such as glycogen synthase kinase 3 and inositol phosphatases, as well as modulating glutamate receptors. Lithium carbonate also alters how catecholamines are handled within neurons and affects sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Lithium carbonate is in pregnancy category D. Studies have found a higher rate of heart abnormalities in babies whose mothers took lithium during the first 3 months of pregnancy, so it should be avoided in that period unless there is no other option. Breastfeeding is not advised either, unless the benefit of taking lithium clearly outweighs the advantages of breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.