Lithium, Eskalith, Lithobid Pharmacology - HealthyPlace.com - HealthyPlaceLithium is an antipsychotic, antimanic medication used in treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Uses, dosage, side effects of Lithium.Outside U.S., Brand Names also known as: Calith; Camcolit; Carbolit; Carbolith; Ceglution; Ceglution 300; Duralith; Hypnorex; Hynorex Retard; Hyponrex; Lentolith; Licab; Licarb; Licarbium; Lidin; Lilipin; Lilitin; Limas; Liskonum; Lithan; Litheum; Litheum 300; Lithicarb; Lithionate; Lithizine; Lithocarb; Lithocap; Lithosun SR; Lithuril; Litilent; Manialit; Maniprex; Phanate; Phasal; Plenur; Priadel; Priadel Retard; Quilonium-R; Quilonorm Retardtabletten; Quilonum Retard; Teralithe; Theralite; Theralite 300The distribution space of lithium approximates that of total body water. Lithium is primarily excreted in urine with insignificant excretion in feces. Renal excretion of lithium is proportional to its plasma concentration. The half-life of elimination of lithium is approximately 24 hours. Lithium decreases sodium reabsorption by the renal tubules which could lead to sodium depletion. Therefore, it is essential for the patient to maintain a normal diet, including salt, and an adequate fluid intake (2500-3000 ml.) at least during the initial stabilization period. Decreased tolerance to lithium has been reported to ensue from protracted sweating or diarrhea and, if such occur, supplemental fluid and salt should be administered under careful medical supervision and lithium intake reduced or suspended until the condition is resolved.
