Lithium neurotoxicity.
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چکیده
Inspite of the advent of newer antimanic drugs, lithium carbonate remains widely used in the treatment and prevention of manic-depressive illness. However care has to be exercised due to its low therapeutic index. The central nervous system and renal system are predominantly affected in acute lithium intoxication and is potentially lethal. The more common side effect involves the central nervous system. It occurs early and is preventable. We describe three cases of lithium toxicity admitted to Johor Bahru Hospital, with emphasis on its neurological preponderance.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 56 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001