Lithium Toxicity Medication

Updated: Nov 08, 2022
  • Author: David C Lee, MD; Chief Editor: Michael A Miller, MD  more...
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Medication

Medication Summary

The goal of therapy is to remove or reduce the excess amounts of lithium resulting from an overdose.

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Laxative with strong electrolytic and osmotic effects that has cathartic actions in the GI tract.

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