Drug Name: | Lithium |
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Drug Class: | Mood stabilizer |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits the release of norepinephrine and dopamine
- Increases the reuptake of serotonin
- Alters intracellular signaling pathways
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Use: | - Bipolar disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
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Side Effects: | - Tremors
- Polyuria
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Hypothyroidism
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Contraindications: | - Renal impairment
- Dehydration
- Sodium depletion
- Pregnancy
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Specialty: | - Psychiatry
- Internal medicine
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