Aspects of the use of lithium for the non-psychiatrist.
Lithium carbonate is commonly used in psychiatry, particularly in the management of the manic-depressive syndrome. It is also being increasingly tried in a variety of physical disorders. This essentially practical article summarizes important non-psychiatric aspects of the use of the drug, including its less common actions. Contra-indications to the use of lithium are discussed, and the management of lithium intoxication is outlined.
D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D008094:Lithium