It is also necessary for neuromuscular irritability and blood clotting.
Magnesium deficiency produces neuromuscular disorders.
It may cause weakness, tremors, tetany, and convulsions. Hypomagnesemia may also be induced by amphotericin toxicity. Magnesium deficiency is described with cardiac arrhythmias. The concept that magnesium may cause arrhythmias is repeatedly expressed. Patients taking these drugs should have their magnesium checked approximately once every six months.