Davis's Drug Guide

lithium

Contraindication/Precautions

Contraindicated in:

• Hypersensitivity

• Severe cardiovascular or renal disease

• Dehydrated or debilitated patients

• Should be used only where therapy, including blood levels, may be closely monitored

• Some products contain alcohol or tartrazine and should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity or intolerance



Use Cautiously in:

• Any degree of cardiac, renal, or thyroid disease

• Diabetes mellitus

Pregnancy/Lactation: Safety not established

Geri: Initial dosage reduction recommended



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