hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hypermagnesemia (High Level of Magnesium in the Blood)
Treatment of Hypermagnesemia
Calcium gluconate Diuretics People with severe hypermagnesemia are givencalcium gluconateby vein (intravenously) to block the toxic effect of increased levels of magnesium. Diuretics, medications that cause the kidneys to excrete excess fluid (particularly if given intravenously), can be given to increase the kidneys’ excretion of magnesium. However, if the kidneys are not functioning well or if hypermagnesemia is severe, Dialysis is usually needed. 