Published on Feb 16, 2021
Psychiatry
50. Lithium Levels
- Blood lithium levels required in acute mania is 0.8 - 1/2 mEq/L
- Blood lithium levels required in maintenance phase is 0.4 - 0.8 mEq/L.
- Toxic levels of lithium : > 1.5 mEq/L;
- After starting lithium, serum lithium levels are checked after 5 days.
- Blood sample is withdrawn after 12 hours after last dose.