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Lithium
Lithium carbonate refers to a drug used as a mood stabilizer for the treatment of manic/depressive (bipolar) disorder. It prevents or diminishes the intensity of episodes of mania in bipolar patients.
Lithium carbonate brand names are Eskalith; Lithobid.
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