Use of Lithium - Either a Friend or Foe to kidney health
Lithium remains the most efficacious therapy for a significant proportion of patients with type 1 bipolar disorder. Despite the therapeutic advantages, the use of lithium has been decreasing at least in part because of the perceived risks surrounding its use, including the potential for nephrotoxicity with long term use.In a recent study, researchers have reported that lithium use does not have...
Lithium remains the most efficacious therapy for a significant proportion of patients with type 1 bipolar disorder. Despite the therapeutic advantages, the use of lithium has been decreasing at least in part because of the perceived risks surrounding its use, including the potential for nephrotoxicity with long term use.
In a recent study, researchers have reported that lithium use does not have a direct impact on the incidence of AKI. However, they noted that lithium intoxication, duration of exposure and lithium levels in the blood might increase the risk of AKI.
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