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Lithane

Lithane

9.9
A white chemical used to make glass and as a medicine for some mood problems
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪθeɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : litio
  • Manufacturers use Lithane in both the glass industry and in psychiatric medicine.

Examples

  • Some patients may experience side effects while taking Lithane for bipolar disorder.

  • Don't forget to take your Lithane as prescribed!

  • The psychiatrist prescribed Lithane to help stabilize her mood swings.

  • Take Lithane daily.

  • Lithane is often prescribed to help manage symptoms of Lithane bipolar disorder.

  • Many patients find that taking Lithane stabilizes their mood effectively.

  • During treatment, it is important to monitor blood levels of Lithane to avoid toxicity.

Synonyms

lithium carbonate
vsLithane
  • Specialized
1 5.8

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

is a proprietary brand label for that chemical rather than the generic term
Lithonate
vsLithane
  • Specialized
9.9

A white medicine with lithium used to treat bipolar disorder

is another proprietary name for the same chemical
Eskalith
vsLithane
  • Specialized
9.5

A medicine with lithium that helps keep moods stable in people with bipolar disorder and some types of depression

refers to the active chemical itself rather than a manufactured drug product

Surface Forms

Lithane singular
Lithanes plural

Etymology

Lithane comes from the Greek lithos meaning 'stone', the same root as lithium, and the ending -ane gives it a chemical-style brand name. So Lithane is easy to remember as a 'stone' chemical, a white powder used in glass and ceramics and, as a medicine, to help steady mood swings.