The remedy "Sedalit" (or in another way "Lithium carbonate") is a normotimic drug that normalizes a person's mental state and does not cause a general inhibition. The use of this drug has a pronounced anti-manic, sedative and antidepressant effects. In this case, the effect of using the drug "Lithium carbonate" is directly caused by lithium ions, which are antagonists of sodium ions and for a relatively short time displacing them from cells and thus reducing the index of bioelectrical activity of neurons of the brain. In addition, this normotimic agent interacts with lipids, which are formed in the process of inositol metabolism, and stimulates the disintegration of biogenic amines. Finally, it significantly increases the susceptibility of the hippocampal neurons to the effect of dopamine and blocks the activity of the so-called inosyl-1-phosphatase. As for the pharmacology of this antidepressant, the time to reach its highest plasma concentrations, as a rule, is from six to twelve hours, and the half-life period varies within the range of 1.3-2.4 days.
The normotimic agent "Lithium carbonate" is produced in the form of 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 at present you can find on the sale tablets with this name.
Take the sedative and antidepressant drug "Lithium Carbonate" instruction recommends mainly for the treatment of manic phase of bipolar psychosis, migraine and Meniere's syndrome. In addition, this normotymic agent is shown to be used during the treatment of aggressiveness in chronic alcoholism. People with a diagnosis of "psychopathy" are also often prescribed a drug "Lithium Carbonate". Its use is shown also in order to prevent exacerbations in manic-depressive psychoses. For the treatment of various kinds of sexual deviations , this sedative is also very suitable . Among other things, it is one of the most optimal means for treating addiction to drugs of the psychotropic series.
To use the anti-manic preparation "Lithium carbonate" is strictly prohibited in case of detection of a hypersensitivity in the patient, severe forms of disorders in the liver or kidneys. With established cardiovascular diseases, it is likewise worthwhile to refrain from taking this normotimic remedy. In addition, do not prescribe this antidepressant drug during childbearing, as well as during the feeding of a newborn baby with a breast.
In conclusion, it is necessary to say about possible side reactions, which can be provoked by taking this sedative. For example, in some patient groups, moderate polyuria, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting and diarrhea can occur. In addition, there is a risk of developing kidney dysfunction, hematopoiesis inhibition and cardiac rhythm disturbances. There may be drowsiness, tremor of hands and alopecia.