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    Is lithium the element, and lithium the drug, actually the same thing?

    Question #128043. Asked by arscreens. (Nov 26 12 10:05 PM)


    1nn1

    		Yes and no. They are the same element but it is the ionic form Li+ that is used in pharmacology usually combined with carbonate or sulphate. The lithium ion mimics the sodium ion Na+ in the body. Used to treat mania and other related disorders
    See http://www.drugs.com/lithium.html

    Nov 26 12, 10:22 PM
    davefarm

    		If you're referring to the bipolar treatment, the actual drug is lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), which includes the element lithium.

    Nov 26 12, 10:24 PM
    wyambezi

    		Lithium (the drug) is derived from the element of the same name.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_pharmacology
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium

    Nov 26 12, 10:25 PM

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