Prophylactic plasma concentration range of lithium in mEq does not include -: (A) 0.5, (B) 0.8, (C) 0.6, (D) 1
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., 1.0 Different serum concentrations have different effect : - Therapeutic level - 0.8-1.2 mEq/L (For t/t ofacute mania) Prophylactic level - 0.5-0.8 mEq/L (For relapse prevention in bipolar disorder) Toxic lithium levels > 2.0 mEq/L