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Classes of Antibiotics
All about the different classes of antibiotics
MNEMONIC MONDAY: Lithium side effects . Lithium is a very... • rxnotes
MNEMONIC MONDAY: Lithium side effects.Lithium is a very important medication in the management of acute manic episodes and maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder..Lithium has a very narrow therapeutic range. In fact, lithium toxicity can occur at levels very close to the therapeutic range. Toxicity largely occurs due to significant fluid loss (i.e. dehydration) and due to medications that significantly alter lithium levels (including common drugs such as NSAIDs, ACEI/ARBs, and diuretics).