Which is used as at treatment for bipolar disorder (an illness that involves alternating periods of depression?

L i_{2} C O_{3}

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K_{2} C O_{3}

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Licl

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L i C H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $L i_{2} C O_{3}$
Uses of $L i_{2} C O_{3}$ :
For the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Neuroactivity of lithium carbonate: it alters the sodium flux in neurons and muscle cells and changes the intensity of neuronal communication by interfering with the metabolism of neurotransmitters.

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Name of the drug	At prescribed doses it treats
1. Benzodiazepine	a. Mental illness, depression, hallucination
2. Barbiturates	b. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), antidepressant, narcolepsy
3. Amphetamines	c. At low levels helps to relieve tension and anxiety and induces sleep
4. Lysergic Acid diethylamide (LSD)	d. Anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, muscle relaxation; used as an anaesthetic and for seizure control