Lithane (Noun)
Meaning
A white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The psychiatrist prescribed her Lithane to help manage her manic-depressive disorder episodes.
- Lithane in its powder form, when combined with certain minerals, creates a unique ceramic glaze.
- The patient should take Lithane daily to maintain the chemical balance in her brain.
- Researchers have found Lithane to be effective in reducing the severity of manic episodes in some individuals.
- The medication Lithane has been on the market for decades as a treatment for certain forms of depression.