title: The role of lithium in the affective disorders.
abstract: The current status of lithium in the treatment of mania and recurrent affective disorder is considered. The potential usefulness of lithium in clinical practice is not being realised. There is a need for information on clinical monitoring practices in the community. Long-term effects of lithium on renal function are reviewed and guidelines for monitoring are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Sydney, Concord Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D008094:Lithium