Lithium ER and Ridaura

• 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: auranofin
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Ridaura

Ridaura is a form of gold that reduces some of the effects of the inflammatory process in the body.

Ridaura is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Ridaura is usually given when other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Ridaura will not reverse any cartilage or joint damage that has already occurred in your body.

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