Affiliation:
1. Aisling Molloy is a Principal Pharmacist, Community Mental Health Services, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Abstract
Lithium has an important role in the management of bipolar disorder and treatment‐resistant depression but its narrow therapeutic window means that careful monitoring is needed. This article discusses the investigations, monitoring requirements, drug interactions and complications to be aware of to ensure lithium prescribing is as safe as possible.
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Pharmacology (nursing)