Quilonum SR (Lithium carbonate)

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Description

Quilonum SR is a long-acting version of lithium carbonate. Your doctor may prescribe this medication to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression.

It is not known how Quilonum SR works to stabilize mood.


Fact Table

Formula

Li2CO3

License

US DailyMed

Bioavailability

Close to 100%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Lithium carbonate

Elimination half-life

1.0-2.0 hours

Dosage (Strength)

450mg

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Quilonum SR

Protein binding

Not significantly protein bound

PubChem CID

11125

MedlinePlus

a681039

ChEBI

6504

ATC code

N05AN01

DrugBank

DB14509

KEGG

D00801

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

The usual directions are to take 450 mg by mouth twice daily with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Quilonum SR is lithium carbonate.

Interactions

Common drug-drug interactions may include:

  • Almotriptan
  • Alosetron
  • Amphetamines
  • Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • BusPIRone
  • Calcitonin
  • Calcium Channel Blockers (Nondihydropyridine)
  • Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate
  • CarBAMazepine
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
  • Cyclobenzaprine
  • Dapoxetine
  • Desmopressin
  • Dexmethylphenidate-Methylphenidate
  • Dextromethorphan
  • Lithium
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Opioid Agonists
  • Potassium Iodide
  • QT-prolonging Agents

Cautions

Avoid dehydration while taking lithium products because it can cause toxicity or dangerously low sodium levels.

Your healthcare provider should monitor your kidney function during treatment.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a full list of precautions.

Side Effects

Adverse reactions include the following:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Abnormal electroencephalogram
  • Abnormal gait
  • Acne vulgaris
  • Albuminuria
  • Alopecia
  • Angioedema
  • Anorexia
  • Arthralgia
  • Bradyphrenia
  • Blurred vision
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Chest tightness
  • Circulatory shock
  • Cold extremities
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Decreased creatinine clearance
  • Decreased mental acuity
  • Dental caries
  • Dermatitis
  • Disorientation
  • Dizziness
  • Dry or thinning hair
  • Dysgeusia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Edema
  • Euthyroid goiter
  • Exacerbation of acne
  • Exacerbation of psoriasis
  • Exophthalmos
  • Extrapyramidal reaction
  • Fatigue
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Fever
  • Flatulence
  • Folliculitis
  • Glomerulopathy
  • Glycosuria
  • Hallucination
  • Headache
  • Hyperactive behavior
  • Hyperactive deep tendon reflex
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypermagnesemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypertonia
  • Hypotension
  • Hyponatremia
  • Impotence
  • Iodism
  • Joint swelling
  • Lethargy
  • Local pain
  • Local skin discoloration
  • Localized edema
  • Memory impairment
  • Myasthenia
  • Myxedema
  • Nephron atrophy
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Nystagmus disorder
  • Oliguria
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Polyarthralgia
  • Pruritus
  • Prolonged QT interval
  • Psychomotor impairment
  • Raynaud’s syndrome
  • Renal concentrating defect
  • Restlessness
  • Salivary gland disease
  • Seizure
  • Sexual disorder
  • Sialorrhea
  • Sinus node dysfunction
  • Skin rash
  • Slurred speech
  • Stupor
  • Syncope
  • Tic disorder
  • Tinnitus
  • Transient scotoma
  • Tremor
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Ventricular tachyarrhythmia
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Xeroderma
  • Xerostomia

References

  1. Quilonum SR [patient leaflet]. St Leonards NSW 2065 Australia: Aspen Pharmacare: 2018.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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