54 213 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 12mm — Lithium

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Imprint	54 / 213
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	12
Strength	LITHIUM CARBONATE 150 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Gelatin Coated
Manufacturer	Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
NDC	67046-397
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	LITHIUM CARBONATE[LITHIUM CATION]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "54 213" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Lithium

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "LITHIUM TOXICITY - Lithium toxicity is closely related to serum lithium concentrations, and can occur at doses close to therapeutic concentrations. Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating therapy." "The toxic concentrations for lithium (≥1.5 mEq/L) are close to the therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L)," with toxicity ranging from "fine tremor, lightheadedness, lack of coordination" to "clonus, confusion, seizure, coma, and death." Also warns of lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus from reduced renal concentrating ability, and hyponatremia from decreased renal tubular sodium reabsorption.

Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older" and "Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older.

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54 213 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 12mm — Lithium

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