How does Lithium Carbonate (generic Eskalith) treat?
Eskalith contains the active ingredient lithium carbonate, which is a type of medicine known as a mood stabilizer. The precise mechanism of action of Eskalith is not known. It is thought that Eskalith modifies the production and turnover of certain chemical compounds called neurotransmitters that are found in the brain. Neurotransmitters are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells in the brain. Serotonin is one example of a neurotransmitter, as is dopamine. It is thought that Eskalith may affect the activity of these compounds in the brain.
