Hypomagnesaemic hypocalcaemia with hypokalaemia caused by treatment with high dose gentamicin. Issue 10 (October 1978)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kelnar, C J; Taor, W S; Reynolds, D J; Smith, D R; Slavin, B M; Brook, C G
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 53:Issue 10(1978)
• Page Start: 817
• Page End: 820
• Publication Date: 1978-10
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.53.10.817
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : A 12-year-old boy developed renal wasting of magnesium, calcium, and potassium, with secondary hypomagnesaemia, hypocalcaemia, and hypokalaaemia (without hyperaldosteronism) after treatment with 14 400 mg gentamicin over 4 months. Gentamicin should not be given for prolonged courses if less toxic antibiotics are suitable. If it used, plasma magnesium, calcium, and potassium levels should be monitored during and after treatment.