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Potassium replacement associated with the development of tetany in a patient with hypomagnesaemia.

Abstract
A case of hypomagnesaemia secondary to cisplatin therapy and diarrhoea had concomitant hypokalaemia. Increasing the serum potassium level from 2.8 to 3.4 mmol/litre by potassium supplementation induced tetany. Hypokalaemia in the face of hypomagnesaemia may have a membrane-stabilizing effect and preserve excitability.
AuthorsL Cohen
JournalMagnesium research (Magnes Res) Vol. 6 Issue 1 Pg. 43-5 (Mar 1993) ISSN: 0953-1424 [Print] England
PMID8369199 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Cisplatin
  • Potassium
Topics
  • Adult
  • Cisplatin (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Humans
  • Hypokalemia (chemically induced, drug therapy)
  • Magnesium Deficiency (chemically induced)
  • Male
  • Potassium (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
  • Testicular Neoplasms (drug therapy)
  • Tetany (chemically induced)

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