pharmacopeia
2D structure
lithium
SMILES [Li]
InChIKey WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Mechanism of action

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Mechanism-of-action classes: Norepinephrine Transporter Interactions; Serotonin Transporter Interactions.

Indications

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  • Uses: Use the leaflet enclosed for detail.

Dosage & administration

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For best results, do this: Take 3-5 tablets 3-4 times a day. If you weigh less than 100 lbs, use half a dose or take it as prescribed. Contraindications: Traditional Homeopathic formulations do not interact with other remedies, herbs, or other supplements.

Warnings & precautions

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and Storage: Ask a professional before use if pregnant or breast feeding or if you have severe symptoms. Keep away from children. If you have a reaction to this product that is not positive, discontinue use. Store in a cool and dry place. Packaging: 30gm jar standard quality packing.

Approval history

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  • Apr 27, 1979NDANDA018027Ani Pharms
  • Nov 26, 1980NDANDA017812Hikma
  • Jan 29, 1982NDANDA018558Hikma
  • May 21, 1986ANDAANDA070755Pai Holdings Pharm
  • Jan 5, 2004ANDAANDA076691Hikma
  • Oct 28, 2004ANDAANDA076832Hikma
  • Jan 12, 2009ANDAANDA079159Alembic Ltd
  • Feb 3, 2009ANDAANDA079139Glenmark Pharms Ltd

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
41,830 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Toxicity To Various Agents3,3818.1%
  2. 2Drug Ineffective3,3448.0%
  3. 3Tremor2,5666.1%
  4. 4Drug Interaction2,5346.1%
  5. 5Nausea2,2055.3%
  6. 6Off Label Use2,1325.1%
  7. 7Weight Increased1,9334.6%
  8. 8Fatigue1,7834.3%
  9. 9Depression1,7204.1%
  10. 10Vomiting1,7064.1%
  11. 11Insomnia1,6273.9%
  12. 12Anxiety1,5913.8%
  13. 13Somnolence1,5453.7%
  14. 14Confusional State1,4623.5%
  15. 15Dizziness1,4193.4%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Lithium as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 452 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Lithium as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Lithium work?
Mechanism-of-action classes: Norepinephrine Transporter Interactions; Serotonin Transporter Interactions.
What is Lithium used for?
According to FDA labeling, Lithium carries indications including: Uses: Use the leaflet enclosed for detail.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Lithium?
Lithium is classified as Lithium, Norepinephrine Transporter Interactions, Serotonin Transporter Interactions, Norepinephrine Activity Alteration, Serotonin Activity Alteration.
Note. Data for lithium is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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