Syndrome of hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis and hypomagnesemia associated with gentamicin therapy: Case reports

A. K. Shetty; N. L. Rogers; E. E. Mannick; D. H. Aviles

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Syndrome of hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis and hypomagnesemia associated with gentamicin therapy: Case reports

A. K. Shetty, N. L. Rogers, E. E. Mannick, D. H. Aviles

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Abstract

Nephrotoxicity, as evidenced by renal insufficiency is a well-known consequence of gentamicin therapy. We report two patients with gentamicin-induced syndrome of hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis and hypomagnesemia. Both had complete recovery of renal tubular function after cessation of antibiotic therapy. These cases emphasize the need to routinely monitor patients receiving gentamicin therapy for electrolyte abnormalities to avoid potential morbidity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	529-533
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical Pediatrics
Volume	39
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/000992280003900904
Publication status	Published - 01-01-2000
Externally published	Yes

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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