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Eskalith

Eskalith

9.5
A medicine with lithium that helps keep moods stable in people with bipolar disorder and some types of depression
  • noun
  • /ˈɛskəˌlɪθ/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Eskalith to help manage her bipolar disorder.

Examples

  • Some patients with bipolar disorder respond well to Eskalith as part of their treatment plan.

  • He experienced fewer manic episodes once he started taking Eskalith regularly.

  • After her diagnosis, her doctor prescribed Eskalith to help stabilize her mood swings.

  • Many patients report feeling better after taking Eskalith.

  • Doctors often prescribe Eskalith to help manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

  • After starting treatment with Eskalith, her mood stabilized significantly within weeks.

  • Patients taking Eskalith should have regular blood tests to monitor lithium levels.

Synonyms

lithium carbonate
vsEskalith
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A white powder used to make glass and ceramics and as medicine for bipolar disorder and some depression

is a trademarked drug containing that compound and used mainly for mood disorders
Lithane
vsEskalith
  • Specialized
9.9

A white chemical used to make glass and as a medicine for some mood problems

is the same medicine but sold under a different brand
Lithonate
vsEskalith
  • Specialized
9.9

A white medicine with lithium used to treat bipolar disorder

is the branded pharmaceutical product name rather than the raw compound

Surface Forms

Eskalith singular
Eskaliths plural

Etymology

Eskalith is a brand name for a medicine that contains lithium. A helpful way to remember it is the ending -lith, from a root meaning 'stone' that points to the lithium in the drug, so Eskalith is used to steady mood swings in bipolar disorder.