1716. Out-patient on lithium takes 900- 1200 mg to maintain 0.6-0.8 mEq/L (lithium levels). Blood sampling is performed 10-12 hrs after the last dose (usually just before the morning dose).
1717. Desmopressin is used to treat primary nocturnal enuresis.
1718. Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin analogue; it is used only by subcutaneous route.
1719. Cilastatin is a renal dipeptidase inhibitor; it is co-administered with imipenem to prevent renal metabolism of imipenem.
1720. Growth hormone (somatotropin) is released by the anterior pituitary gland.
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