La aventura del litio / The adventure of lithium
Trastor. ánimo
; 5(1): 74-79, jun.2009. tab, ilus
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-583456
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ABSTRACT
Lithium has been the major cause of the psychopharmacological revolution in the treatment of mood disorders. Discovered nearly 200 years, throughout its history, has had several therapeutic uses. The research conducted by Cade and Schou allowed its final incorporation in the therapeutic arsenal, emphasize its antidepressant effect, prevention of relapse in bipolar disorder and suicidal behavior. Its main indication is treat diverse stages of manic depressive psychosis. Although various side effects have been discovered, the cost / benefi t of lithium use, despite their lack of knowledge caused by the pharmaceutical industry, have led it grow progressively in clinical practice worldwide.
RESUMEN
El litio ha sido el mayor causante de la revolución psicofarmacológica en el tratamiento de los trastornos del estado de ánimo. Descubierto hace casi 200 años, a lo largo de su historia, ha tenido diversos usos terapéuticos. Las investigaciones realizadas por Cade y Schou permitieron su incorporación definitiva en el arsenal terapéutico, destacando su efecto antidepresivo, la prevención de recaídas en bipolares y la de conductas suicidas. Su indicación principal es tratar diversas fases de la psicosis maniaco- depresiva. Aunque se han descubierto diversos efectos secundarios, el costo/beneficio del uso del litio, pese a su escasa difusión debida a por parte de la industria farmacéutica, lo ha llevado a crecer progresivamente en la práctica clínica a nivel mundial.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Bipolar Disorder
/
Affective Disorders, Psychotic
/
Lithium
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Trastor. ánimo
Journal subject:
Psychology
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Cagliari/IT