Adrenergic receptors lithium

Catalano M, Bellodi L, Lucca A, et al Lithium and alpha-2-adrenergic receptors effects of lithium ion on clonidine-induced growth hormone release. Neuroendocrinology Letters 6 61-66, 1984... 

Early research at our institute found that treatment with lithium decreased the b-adrenergic receptor number, consistent with the noradrenergic down-regulation hypothesis but difficult to reconcile with a complementary theory of mania ( 25). Lithium can also block dopamine receptor supersensitivity, and this is consistent with the postulate that mania is associated with an increased sensitivity of catecholamine receptors. 

Notes Drugs associated with the exacerbation of psoriasis include lithium, beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents and antimalarials. Withdrawal of corticosteroid therapy may activate pustular psoriasis. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen... 

Opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, corticosteroids, dopamine agonists (e.g., amantadine, bromocriptine, levodopa, pergolide, pramipexole, ropinirole), H2-receptor antagonists, anticholinergics (e.g., diphenhydramine, trihexylphenidyl), P-adrenergic blockers, clonidine, methyldopa, carbamazepine, phenytoin, baclofen, cyclobenzaprine, lithium, antidepressants (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), and interleukin-2... 

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