endocrine and metabolic disorders
Hypomagnesemia
Etiology of Hypomagnesemia
). Hypomagnesemia is common among patients who are hospitalized and frequently occurs with other electrolyte disorders, including Hypokalemia and can cause hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) . The risk of each of these is increased with duration of therapy with Cisplatincan cause increased magnesium losses by the kidneys as well as generalized decrease in kidney function. Magnesium loses can be severe and persist despite discontinuation ofcisplatin. Discontinuation ofcisplatinis still recommended if signs of renal toxicity occur during therapy. 