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Lithium for Bipolar Disorder Management by evondat is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Lithium is a medication used for long-term treatment of bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, with therapeutic levels needing to be monitored to avoid toxicity, which occurs over 1.5 mEq/L. Patients should increase fluid and sodium intake, especially in cases of dehydration or low sodium levels, and report signs of toxicity such as excessive urination, extreme thirst, and gastrointestinal issues. NSAIDs should be avoided as they can decrease renal blood flow and increase the risk of lithium toxicit
- Author
- evondat
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- EN