Alteración de la creatinina asociada a la ingesta de litio por tratamiento en pacientes con desórdenes mentales

Abstract

This bibliographic review focuses on the collection of information on renal alterations caused by treatment based on the administration of lithium, this article contains information that deals with various aspects that consolidate the criteria of many authors. Mental disorders are alterations that prevent patients who suffer from them from having total control over their emotional state, requiring the administration of drugs that replace this control. Lithium is a drug that over the years has been used for its better pharmacological performance when it comes to prophylaxis, control of patients with mental disorders. However, there was currently a reduction in consumption, due to its potential to cause nephrotoxicity alterations in patients who consume it for long periods and patients with concomitant diseases.