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Lithium
Antidepressant
Term | Definition |
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Action | - Regulates severe fluctuations of the manic phase of bipolar disorder - Diminishes frequency / intensity of hyperactive episodes |
Use | BIPOLAR |
ADRs | - **Toxicity - **Dehydration is a major concern (esp. when used with diuretics) - Rarely used for mood stabilizer |
Contraindications | - Allergic to yellow food dye (tartrazine) - Renal / cardiovascular disease - Sodium depletion - Profuse sweating - Diarrhea / vomiting - Fluid loss |
Interactions | - Diuretics - Antipsychotics ^^Both of these increase risk of lithium toxicity |
Medication Administration | Rapidly absorbed after oral administration |
Nursing Interventions | Blood levels checked (concern if greater than 1.5me/L) |