Means "Sedalite" (or in another way "Lithium carbonate") is a normotymic drug that normalizes the mental state of a person and does not cause general inhibition. The use of this medication has a pronounced antimaniacal, sedative and antidepressant effect. Moreover, the effect of the use of the
drug “Lithium carbonate” is directly determined by lithium ions, which are antagonists of sodium ions and for a relatively short time displacing them from cells and thus reducing the bioelectric activity of brain neurons. In addition, this normotimic agent interacts with lipids, which are formed in the process of inositol metabolism, and stimulates the breakdown of biogenic amines. And finally, it significantly increases the susceptibility of hippocampal neurons to the influence of dopamine and blocks the activity of the so-called inosyl-1-phosphatase. As for the pharmacology of this antidepressant drug, the time to reach its highest plasma concentrations, as a rule, is from six to twelve hours, and the half-life varies from 1.3-2.4 days.
Normotymic agent "Lithium carbonate" is produced in the form of a granular white powder without a pronounced odor. This substance is practically insoluble in alcohol and only partially soluble in water. Separately, it should be noted that currently on sale you can find tablets with this name.
The instruction recommends taking sedative and antidepressant drug "Lithium carbonate" mainly for the treatment of the manic phase of bipolar psychosis, migraine and Meniere's syndrome. In addition, this normotimic agent is indicated for use during aggressiveness therapy for chronic alcoholism. People with a diagnosis of "psychopathy" are also quite often prescribed medication "Lithium carbonate." Its use is also shown in order to prevent exacerbations in manic-depressive psychoses. For the treatment of various kinds of sexual deviations , this sedative drug is also excellent . Among other things, it is one of the most optimal means for the treatment of addiction to medications of a psychotropic series.
It is strictly forbidden to use the anti-manic drug "Lithium carbonate" in case of detection of hypersensitivity in the patient, severe forms of disorders in the liver or kidneys. With established cardiovascular diseases, it is similarly worth refraining from taking this normotimic agent. In addition, this antidepressant medicine should not be prescribed during the bearing of the child, as well as during the period of breastfeeding.
In conclusion, it is necessary to say about possible adverse reactions that may be triggered by the use of this sedative drug. For example, in some patient groups, mild polyuria, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea can occur. In addition, there is a risk of developing renal dysfunction, inhibition of hematopoiesis and heart rhythm disturbance. Drowsiness, hand tremors, and alopecia can be observed.