Lithium Medication: Usage Guidelines and Warnings<br />Eng. Nourhan Thamer Assi.<br /><br />SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being<br />Ensure access to safe, effective, and high-quality medications for mental health treatment.<br />SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<br />Promote rational drug use and reduce medical waste.<br />SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure<br />Develop advanced medicines and therapeutic technologies to improve patient health.<br /><br />Lithium is primarily used to treat mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. It works by adjusting brain signals and improving chemical balance.<br />Usage Guidelines<br />Take the medication regularly as prescribed by your doctor.<br />Regular blood tests are essential to monitor lithium levels and avoid toxicity.<br />Taking lithium with food can reduce stomach upset.<br />Do not stop the medication abruptly without consulting your doctor to prevent relapse.<br />Warnings<br />Side effects may include tremors, nausea, and fatigue.<br />Inform your doctor if you have kidney or heart issues.<br />Avoid excessive sodium intake or dehydration as they affect lithium levels.<br />Lithium can interact with other medications; always inform your doctor about all medicines you take.<br /><br />"Al-Mustaqbal University – The No. 1 Private University in Iraq"<br /><br /><br />