MUSCAT CHEMICAL TAG::
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Lithium carbonate, a drug known for more than 100 years, has been successfully used as a psychiatric medication. Currently, it is a commonly used drug to treat patients with unipolar and bipolar depression, and for the prophylaxis of bipolar disorders and acute mania. Lithium salts may cause the development of goiter, hypothyroidism, or rarely hyperthyroidism.
- Raw material for the glass.
- Ceramics and enamel industries.
- Basis material for the manufacture of other lithium compounds.
- Catalyst for esterification.
- Additive and flux for welding rods.
- Additive in aluminium electrolysis melts.
- Additive for quick-setting cement.
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Lithium dosage forms
- capsule. 150mg300mg600mg.
- ml of oral solution. 8meq/5ml.
- tablet. 300mg.