Hypocalcemic tetany associated with simultaneous administration of cimetidine and nifedipine: a case report

Abstract Background Acute hypocalcemia is generally caused by a sudden drop in serum calcium ion and presents with a mild or severe form of tetany. Even though the occurrence of hypocalcemia is well documented with certain drugs such as calcium chelators, bisphosphonates, and cisplatin, it is a very...

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Main Authors: Yihienew M. Bezabih, Mekides A. Bimrew, Woldesellassie M. Bezabhe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03811-6