Frimania Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Lithium carbonate

Indications/Uses

Mania & hypomania, bipolar depression, control of aggressive behaviour or intentional self-harm.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult (ave body wt 70 kg) Initially 400-1,200 mg as single dose daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Cardiac disease. Addison's disease or untreated hypothyroidism. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Monitor diet & fluid intake (maintain stable electrolyte balance). Concurrent infections. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

GI effects, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, drowsiness, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, nausea, vertigo, dazed feeling, light hand tremors, thirst, polyuria. Wt gain, oedema. Memory impairment, hyperparathyroid.

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Drug Interactions

Diuretics, steroids. Psychotropics. NSAIDs. Diazepam, methyldopa, tetracyclines, phenytoin, carbamazepine, indomethacin.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N05AN01 - lithium ; Belongs to the class of lithium antipsychotics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Frimania tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp225,000/boks)

Form

Frimania tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp390,000/boks)

Frimania

lithium

Manufacturer:

Mersifarma TM