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Effects of Plasmapheresis on Serum Lithium Levels in an ICU Patient with Bipolar Disorder: A Case Study
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Article
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; June 2024, Vol. 46 Issue: 3 p281-284, 4p
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01634356; 15363694
Abstract
This is a case description of a patient with bipolar disorder undergoing lithium therapy who received plasmapheresis for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Plasmapheresis resulted in lower and subtherapeutic serum lithium levels. Using therapeutic drug monitoring, a dose escalation of 80% was necessary to maintain therapeutic serum lithium levels. This underscores the importance of individualized therapy through therapeutic drug monitoring.