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US brand names:Lithobid, Eskalith
Lithium Carbonate is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed (2020), Part A Canine and Feline, p.234 (corpus p.250). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Alters sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells. Modulates inositol phosphate and glycogen synthase kinase-3 signaling. Exact mood-stabilizing mechanism unclear.
Extremely narrow therapeutic index. Requires serum lithium monitoring. Nephrotoxic and thyrotoxic with chronic use. Ensure adequate sodium intake and hydration. Highly toxic in birds.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed (2020), Part A Canine and Feline, p.234 (corpus p.250) |
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