Mania during maintenance hemodialysis successfully treated with oral lithium carbonate.
A 25-year-old maintenance hemodialysis patient suffered an episode of mania. Oral lithium carbonate given as a single 600-mg dose following each dialytic treatment sustained serum lithium levels in the 0.6 to 0.8 mEq/l range. Clinical remission occurred quickly and was maintained throughout a 6-month follow-up period. No significant side effects were noted.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006435:Renal Dialysis
D008094:Lithium