Which of the following is most likely to aggrevate a pateints psoriasis?
Exam Question Oct 2010
Exam Question Oct 2010
Lithium (before prescribing)
Before prescribing lithium the following must be checked:-
- Renal function
- Cardiac function
- Thyroid function
In addition, women of childbearing age should be advised regarding contraception, and information about toxicity should be provided.
Patients should be warned that bouts of vomiting/ diarrhoea (or any dehydration) will increase lithium levels.
A salt free diet is contraindicated.
Lithium can also worsen psoriasis.
Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines
