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Lithium poisoning: pharmacokinetics and clearance during different therapeutic measures.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Eyer, F; Pfab, R; Felgenhauer, N; Lutz, J; Heemann, U; Steimer, W; Zondler, S; Fichtl, B; Zilker, T
Abstract:
The clinical features and pharmacokinetics of 22 lithium overdoses are described. Effectiveness of different treatment regimens regarding elimination of lithium is discussed. Origin of overdose was due to deliberate poisoning or precipitated by concomitant diseases, coadministration of drugs, or combination of both. Treatment included supportive care, diuretics (15/22), hemodialysis (HD; 9/22), and mechanical ventilation (3/22). Severity of lithium intoxication was classified in 50% as I degree...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Clin Psychopharmacol
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
26
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
325-30
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1097/01.jcp.0000218405.02738.b3
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16702900
Print-ISSN:
0271-0749
TUM Institution:
2. Medizinische Klinik Toxikologische Abteilung (alt) (Prof. Zilker); Fachgebiet Nephrologie (Prof. Heemann); Institut für Klinische Chemie und Pathobiochemie
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