Renal function in children receiving long-term lithium prophylaxis.
Four children who had received lithium carbonate for 3-5 years had unimpaired tubular and glomerular renal functions. Their serum lithium levels had been maintained at 0.5-1.0 meq/liter, and side effects had not been a problem.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000503:physiopathology; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male
D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium