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Lithium-Prescribing & Monitoring (Best Practice Guidelines)

by IMSN | Articles

Lithium is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of mania, in the prophylaxis of bipolar disorder and as an augmentation strategy for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

IMSN Best Practice for Prescribing and Monitoring of Lithium Therapy – May 2012

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