Value of lithium plasma concentration in severe lithium intoxication.
Lithium intoxication is a frequent condition with sometimes severe symptoms. Despite repeated plasma measurements, it is not always possible to prevent serious side effects because they can occur at therapeutic plasma levels. Several aspects of the lithium metabolism are reviewed and illustrated by two case reports.
D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000097:blood* / Q000506:poisoning*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male
D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium