Lithium toxicity: a case report

Lithium is a commonly used drug for bipolar disorders and requires therapeutic dose monitoring due to its narrow index. Acute lithium toxicity frequently occurs intentional intake of an excessive amount or interaction with various medicines medical conditions which alter absorption excretion. It may present primarily neurological gastrointestinal symptoms. We report case in patient disorder probably dehydration decreased food fluids. Frequent serum level while maintaining hydration electrolyte balance successfully treated the toxicity.