Lithane and Rayos

• Generic Name: lithium
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR

Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania.

Lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Manic symptoms include hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger.

Lithium also helps to prevent or lessen the intensity of manic episodes.

• Generic Name: prednisone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Rayos, Sterapred, Deltasone

Rayos (prednisone) is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the body, and also suppresses your immune system.

Rayos is used to treat many different conditions such as hormonal disorders, skin diseases, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, allergic conditions, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, eye diseases, lung diseases, asthma, tuberculosis, blood cell disorders, kidney disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, organ transplant rejection, swelling from a brain tumor or injury.

Rayos may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.