Lithium toxicity drugs

Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with drugs which cause

interactions, and lithium may develop high levels of lithium and lithium toxicity. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen

Lithium NSAIDs can reduce lithium excretion and increase the risk of lithium toxicity. Avoid concomitant use especially if risk factors for lithium toxicity (such

Combining lithium with ibuprofen can cause higher levels of lithium in the body. This can cause lithium toxicity. Symptoms of lithium toxicity include tremors, nausea, and confusion. It s best to avoid combining ibuprofen with lithium.

Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with drugs which cause

Losartan may increase lithium levels in the blood, which can lead to lithium toxicity. Symptoms of lithium toxicity include tremors, dizziness

Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with drugs which cause

DRUG INTERACTIONS : i) Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity. ii) NSAIDs.

This activity reviews the indications, mode of action, the toxicity of lithium and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of patients with drug toxicity. Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of lithium toxicity. Review lithium toxicokinetics. Summarize the treatment of lithium toxicity.