Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Antimanic agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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WARNING: LITHIUM TOXICITY
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Lithium toxicity is closely related to serum lithium concentrations, and can occur at doses close to therapeutic concentrations. Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating therapy [see Dosage and Administration (2.6), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Indications and Usage for Lithium Oral Solution
Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated for the treatment of manic episodes and as maintenance treatment for Bipolar I Dis...
