Lithium

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Medicinal product for the treatment and prevention of depression and manic conditions.

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Do not use during pregnancy.
  • Exclude pregnancy before starting treatment.
  • During the treatment safe contraception.
  • S.u. Pregnancy, prescription drugs.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Relevant from a dermatological point of view: doping acne, Quincke's edema, allergic reactions, triggering or maintaining psoriasis vulgaris.
  • In addition, the following systems may be affected: cardiovascular system, kidney, muscles, gastrointestinal system, nerves, hormonal system.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Acute renal failure.
  • Acute heart attack.
  • Pronounced hyponatremia.
  • Hypersensitivity to lithium or other components.
  • Bronchial asthma or other respiratory diseases with severe respiratory hypersensitivity.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Quilonum

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Pronounced, low therapeutic width!

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Melnik B et al (2007) Abuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids and bodybuilding acne: an underestimated health problem. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 5: 110-117

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer