Publications by authors named "Kiyotaka Imai"
J Pharm Health Care Sci
October 2016
Article Synopsis
- Hypomagnesemia is a common side effect of anti-EGFR treatments like cetuximab and panitumumab, caused by reduced magnesium reabsorption in the kidneys and intestines.
- Thirteen out of 22 patients studied showed signs of hypomagnesemia, with a strong correlation found between blood magnesium and calcium levels.
- Early detection of low magnesium is crucial to prevent serious complications, especially when low calcium levels are also present in patients receiving these treatments.
