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Alternative names
Eskalith; Lithane; Lithobid; Lithonate; LithotabsDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an overdose of lithium.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Contact Poison Control for appropriate treatment.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Death can occur from lithium toxicity, but survival also depends on other factors, including the patient's blood levels of lithium and amount of sodium intake.
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