Lithium - DrugsPRO substance guide

Lithium: Therapeutic window is narrow (0.6-1.0 mmol/L serum for maintenance, 0.8-1.2 mmol/L for acute mania). Regular 12-hour trough level monitoring, kidney function, and thyroid monitoring are essential. Early signs of toxicity include coarse tremor, confusion, severe GI upset, and ataxia. Maintai

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