Supratherapeutic lithium levels in COVID-19 infection

Bipolar Disord. 2022 Jun;24(4):447-450. doi: 10.1111/bdi.13183. Epub 2022 Feb 17.

Abstract

Lithium levels are often checked in the inpatient setting when a patient has clear indications of acute kidney injury. Lithium levels can become supratherapeutic in COVID-19 infection even after normalization of creatinine. Lithium levels should be checked routinely in patients with COVID-19 infection in order to avoid supratherapeutic levels.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury*
  • Bipolar Disorder*
  • COVID-19*
  • Creatinine
  • Humans
  • Lithium / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Lithium
  • Creatinine