Lithium Citrate Syrup and Peginesatide Injection

• Generic Name: lithium
• Dosage Forms: oral syrup
• 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: peginesatide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Omontys

Peginesatide injection is used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on dialysis.

Peginesatide was available only with your doctor's prescription.

Peginesatide was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market on February 24, 2013 due to safety concerns for serious allergic reactions.