Lithium Overview Categories 24 Psychotherapeutic drugs24.2 Drugs used in mood disorders24.2.2 Drugs used in bipolar disorders Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Lithium Manufacturers of Lithium Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Lithium's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 0.4 to 1.2 mg0.8 (0.8)24 hourlyPOFor first 5-7 days. Initial dose then adjusted according to serum lithium estinations.1.5 to 2 g1.8 (1.75)24 hourlyPOFor 5-7 days for acute mania. Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) Not recommended for this age group Neonatal Dosage (3kg) No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Lithium is available. High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Lithium Back to top Manufacturers of Lithium in Pakistan Adamjee Bio Pharma French Genetics Glitz Lexicon Medicaids Nabiqasim Opal Standpharm Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic
Lithium Overview Categories 24 Psychotherapeutic drugs24.2 Drugs used in mood disorders24.2.2 Drugs used in bipolar disorders Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Lithium Manufacturers of Lithium Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Lithium's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 0.4 to 1.2 mg0.8 (0.8)24 hourlyPOFor first 5-7 days. Initial dose then adjusted according to serum lithium estinations.1.5 to 2 g1.8 (1.75)24 hourlyPOFor 5-7 days for acute mania. Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) Not recommended for this age group Neonatal Dosage (3kg) No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Lithium is available. High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Lithium Back to top Manufacturers of Lithium in Pakistan Adamjee Bio Pharma French Genetics Glitz Lexicon Medicaids Nabiqasim Opal Standpharm Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic