Lithium

• Facts:
  Inhibits inositol-1-phosphatase in neurons
• Complications:
  Lithium toxicity > 1.5 mEq/L (ataxia, dysarthria, delerium)
  Contraindicated in patients with renal failure
• Indications:
  Bipolar disorder
• Side Effects:
  Nephrogenic diabetes inspidus
  Hypothyroidism
  
• See Also:
  Mood stabilizers
• Associated With:
  Ebstein's Anomaly in fetus