Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Completely absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed into many tissues and fluids; CSF levels are 50% of plasma levels. Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk.
Metabolism and Excretion: Excreted almost entirely unchanged by the kidneys.
Half-life: 2027 hr.
TIME/ACTION PROFILE (antimanic effects)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
| PO, POER | 57 days | 1021 days | days |