Lithium carbonate-induced confusional state in patients with bipolar disorder: identification of case reports and review of the evidence

Lithium carbonate-induced confusional state in patients with bipolar disorder: identification of case reports and review of the evidence

Objective: Lithium carbonate is a mood stabilizer used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. However, its narrow therapeutic index (normal = 0.6-1.2 mmol/L) predisposes patients to toxic effects. This study aimed to identify case reports and review the evidence on the frequency, mechanism, risk fact...

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Main Authors: Christa Lyons, Maxine Gossell-Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association (T&TMA) 2024-04-01
Series:Caribbean Medical Journal
Online Access:https://www.caribbeanmedicaljournal.org/2024/04/05/lithium-carbonate-induced-confusional-state-in-patients-with-bipolar-disorder-identification-of-case-reports-and-review-of-the-evidence

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https://www.caribbeanmedicaljournal.org/2024/04/05/lithium-carbonate-induced-confusional-state-in-patients-with-bipolar-disorder-identification-of-case-reports-and-review-of-the-evidence

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