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Lithium-induced diabetes insipidus: Prevention and management

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs’ ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis prevents prostaglandins from antagonizing actions of ADH in the kidney. The result is increased urine concentration via the actions of ADH. Indomethacin has a greater effect than ibuprofen in increasing ADH’s actions on the kidney. Use of concomitant NSAIDs with lithium requires close monitoring of renal function tests.11

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