Lithium ER and Nitrofurantoin Capsules

• Generic Name: lithium
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• 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: nitrofurantoin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro

• It is used to treat or prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI).