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lithium
Trade NameLithizine
Indicationmania
Actionalters cation transport and neurotransmitter reuptake
Therapeutic ClassMood Stabilizer
Pharmacologic Classnone
Nursing Considerations• do not administer with NSAIDs • monitor drug blood levels frequently • may cause seizures, arrhythmias, fatigue, confusion, nausea, anorexia, hypothyroidism, tremors • Ace Inhibitors may increase serum levels • instruct patient to maintain adequate fluid intake • therapeutic level: 0.5-1.5 mEq/L
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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lithium
Trade NameLithizine
Indicationmania
Actionalters cation transport and neurotransmitter reuptake
Therapeutic ClassMood Stabilizer
Pharmacologic Classnone
Nursing Considerations• do not administer with NSAIDs • monitor drug blood levels frequently • may cause seizures, arrhythmias, fatigue, confusion, nausea, anorexia, hypothyroidism, tremors • Ace Inhibitors may increase serum levels • instruct patient to maintain adequate fluid intake • therapeutic level: 0.5-1.5 mEq/L

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