True about lithium treatment in mania -a) Commonest neurological side effect is tremorb) Toxic level is <1.5 mg/dl serum levelc) Amiloride is DOC for Li induced diabetes insipidusd) Lithium is 90% protein bounde) Tremor is treated with propranolol
GI symptoms (stomachache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) are the most common side effects noted with lithium use. Tremor is the commonest neurological side effect.
Toxic level of lithium is >2.0 meq/L.
Amiloride is the DOC for lithium induced diabetes insipidus.
Lithium has low protein binding.
Propranolol is used to treat lithium induced tremor in adults.
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