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Generic Eskalith(Generic name: Lithium Carbonate)
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Eskalith (generic name Lithium Carbonate) is antipsychotics drug.
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brand names: Lithane, Lithotabs, Eskalith, Lithonate
generic names: Lithium, Lithium carbonate, Lithium citrate
How does it work? Priadel tablets contain the active ingredient lithium carbonate, which is a type of medicine known as a mood stabiliser.
The way lithium works as a mood stabilising agent is still not fully understood. It is thought that it modifies the production and turnover of certain chemical compounds called neurotransmitters that are found in the brain.
Neurotransmitters are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells in the brain. Serotonin is one example of a neurotransmitter, as is dopamine. It is thought that lithium may affect the activity of these compounds in the brain.
Lithium is used in several ways. People with bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) suffer from episodes of severe mood swings, which range from abnormally high mood and extreme excitement (mania) to deep depression. Lithium is used to treat the mania, and to stabilise mood after an acute episode of mood swings to decrease the frequency and intensity of these episodes.
Lithium is also used to treat recurrent depression that has not been responsive to other antidepressants, and aggressive and self-harming or self-mutilating behaviour.
Priadel tablets are prolonged release tablets that are designed to release the lithium slowly and continuously over several hours. This produces a steady blood level of the medicine throughout the day. The tablets are designed to be taken once or twice a day. They can be broken in half, but they must be swallowed with water and not chewed or crushed, as this would damage the prolonged release action.
How should I take this medicine?
Take Lithium (Eskalith) tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water. Take after a meal or snack to avoid stomach upset. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over age 65 years may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
Special warnings about Lithium (Eskalith) carbonate Eskalith may affect your judgment or coordination. Do not drive, climb, or perform hazardous tasks until you find out how Lithium (Eskalith) carbonate affects you. Your doctor will prescribe Eskalith with extra caution if you have a heart or kidney problem, brain or spinal cord disease, or a weak, run-down, or dehydrated condition. Also make sure your doctor is aware of any medical problems you may have, Parkinson's disease, thyroid problems, epilepsy, including diabetes, and difficulty urinating. You should be careful in hot weather to avoid activities that cause you to sweat heavily. Also avoid drinking large amounts of coffee, tea, or cola, which can cause dehydration through increased urination. Do not make a major change in your eating habits or go on a weight loss diet without consulting your doctor. The loss of water and salt from your body could lead to Lithium (Eskalith) poisoning.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
- This medicine passes into breast milk and could have harmful effects on a nursing infant. Mothers who need to take this medicine should not breastfeed. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- This medicine may be harmful to a developing foetus. It should not normally be given to pregnant women, particularly during the first trimester, unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
What side effects may I notice from taking Lithium?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
More common:
•diarrhea
•drowsiness
•loss of appetite
•muscle weakness
•nausea, dry skin
•sensitivity to cold
•swelling in the neck
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•unusual weight gain
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•increased thirst
•increased frequency and urgency to pass urine
•muscle twitches
•nausea
•skin rash
•stomach bloating, or blue coloration of fingers or toes
•rough, coldness, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
•pain, fast, vomiting
•slurred speech
These symptoms can progress to:
•blurred vision
•clumsiness or loss of balance
•confusion
•dizziness
•seizures
•trembling
Rare or uncommon:
•difficulty speaking or swallowing
•fainting
•hair loss
•hoarseness
•slow, full feeling
•trembling of the hands
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