Lithium carbonate

Introduction: Lithium carbonate

Description of Lithium carbonate

Lithium carbonate: an agent used in the treatment and prophylaxis of depressive, hypomanic, and manic phases of bipolar affective disorders.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Lithium carbonate: A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.
Source: MeSH 2007

Lithium carbonate: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Lithium carbonate:

• Lithium
• Carbonate

Hierarchical classifications of Lithium carbonate

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Alkalies
    • Carbonates
      • Lithium Carbonate

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Carbon Compounds, Inorganic
    • Carbonic Acid
      • Carbonates
        • Lithium Carbonate

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Lithium Compounds
    • Lithium Carbonate

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