lithium
| Uses | • bipolar disorders |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • renal or cardiovascular disease Drug interactions • haloperidol, NSAIDs, calcium channel blockers, acetazolamide, urea |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • fine hand tremor • polyuria • mild thirst • general discomfort • diarrhea • nausea and vomiting • drowsiness • muscular weakness • lack of coordination • ataxia • giddiness • tinnitus • blurred vision • large output of diluted urine |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 300mg; 900 - 1200mg twice or three times a day |
| Monitoring | fasting glucose in diabetics |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |