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ArticleCureus2023

Lithium-Induced Arginine Vasopressin Resistance (AVP-R): A Case of Chronic Exposure to Lithium.

Andreia Lopes, Ana de Carmo Campos, Joana Marques Simões, Alda Jordão

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Andreia LopesClinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Laboratory, Lisbon University Faculty of Medicine, Lisbon, PRT.
Ana de Carmo CamposInternal Medicine, North Lisbon University Hospital Centre (CHULN) - Pulido Valente Hospital, Lisbon, PRT.
Joana Marques SimõesThorax Department and Pulmonology Service, North Lisbon University Hospital Centre (CHULN), Lisbon, PRT.
Alda JordãoInternal Medicine, North Lisbon University Hospital Centre (CHULN) - Pulido Valente Hospital, Lisbon, PRT.
National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge · PTHospital Pulido Valente · PT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lithium salts (lithium) is a psychotropic drug widely used as a pharmacological option in managing bipolar disorder. Regular monitoring of serum levels is necessary due to the narrow therapeutic range of lithium. Typically, the diagnosis of lithium intoxication is based on the presence of elevated plasma levels. Nevertheless, poisoning can ensue from either acute ingestion or chronic use, even in patients with normal plasma levels. The utilization of lithium has been decreasing due to its potential for multiorgan toxicity. Lithium accumulation in renal distal tubular cells is a prevalent cause of acquired arginine vasopressin resistance (AVP-R), previously known as nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI). Some patients might also experience neurologic persistent symptoms after plasma level normalization, a condition known as the syndrome of irreversible lithium-effectuated neurotoxicity (SILENT). We present a case report of acquired AVP-R following prolonged lithium use. This case report aims to increase awareness, particularly among those who may be unfamiliar with the use of lithium and its associated adverse reactions. In addition, it seeks to highlight the dissociation between clinical manifestations and lithium plasma levels, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation in patients receiving lithium treatment.

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adhadverse drug reactionantidiuretic hormonearginine vasopressin resistanceavp-rlithiumlithium intoxicationlithium poisoningnephrogenic diabetes insipidusneurologic toxicity

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PMID37575841
PMCPMC10415956
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