Lithium is a monovalent alkali metal element used in pharmaceutical form mainly as its salts, most commonly lithium carbonate and lithium citrate, which act as mood-stabilizing agents.In clinical use, lithium functions as a central nervous system (CNS) active drug and is widely prescribed for the treatment and long-term management of bipolar disorder, particularly for controlling manic episodes and reducing the risk of relapse. It also shows efficacy in reducing suicidal behavior in mood disorder patients. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Mood stabilizers and Psychotropic agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antidepressants and mood stabilizers. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Atomic Lithium and Lithium 7. Its PubChem CID is 3028194.
Lithium
| CAS No | 7439-93-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Li |
| Molecular Weight | 7.00 g/mol |
| Synonyms | lithium |
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In clinical use, lithium functions as a central nervous system (CNS) active drug and is widely prescribed for the treatment and long-term management of bipolar disorder, particularly for controlling manic episodes and reducing the risk of relapse.
The listed CAS number is 7439-93-2.
The listed molecular formula is Li.
The listed molecular weight is 7.00 g/mol.
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The source lists Atomic Lithium and Lithium 7.