Overdose with sustained-release lithium preparations.
Two cases of overdose with sustained-release lithium preparations are presented. Initial serum lithium levels were in the therapeutic or subtherapeutic range. Subsequent levels were in the toxic range. These cases illustrate the potential danger of delayed toxicity with ingestion of these agents.
Bosse
G M
GM
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Kentucky.
Arnold
T C
TC
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D062787:Drug Overdose; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D008094:Lithium