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.
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Authors | L Cohen |
Journal | Magnesium research
(Magnes Res)
Vol. 6
Issue 1
Pg. 43-5
(Mar 1993)
ISSN: 0953-1424 [Print] England |
PMID | 8369199
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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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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