Lithium: study card

Generic name

Lithium

Class

Mood stabilizer

Mechanism

Mechanism of action as a mood stabilizer is unknown.

Used for

Monotherapy for acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in patients aged 7 years and older; Maintenance monotherapy for bipolar I disorder in patients aged 7 years and older

Common side effects

Fine hand tremor; Polyuria; Mild thirst; Nausea

Boxed warning

Lithium toxicity is closely tied to serum levels and can occur near therapeutic concentrations; serum level testing must be available.

Warnings

Polyuria and hyponatremia raise toxicity risk; Lithium-induced chronic kidney disease; Thyroid disorders, hypercalcemia

Interactions

Diuretics, NSAIDs, RAS antagonists; Serotonergic agents; Antipsychotics

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Label date: 20260831 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.