avoiding errors with lithium (Carbolith, Lithmax, etc) prescriptions
May 2013
You'll see more attention on avoiding errors with lithium (Carbolith, Lithmax, etc) prescriptions.
Accidentally giving too much of the drug can lead to lithium toxicity...vomiting, seizures, coma, kidney problems, and death.
Product selection. Double-check that you pick the right lithium form...it comes in immediate-release capsules, extended-release tablets, and a solution.
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