Relationship of serum magnesium levels and other metabolic indices in renal transplant recipients receiving cyclosporine

Cyclosporine is one of the main immunosuppressors used for renal transplant recipients, and is given to prevent transplant rejection. Although the drug increases the survival of patients and grafted organs, it has some side effects independent of its effect on the immune system that are usually ignored. In this study, we evaluate the effect of cyclosporine on serum Mg levels and metabolic side effects in renal graft patients. In this study, we followed 157 renal transplant recipients (62 females and 95 males) who were being treated with cyclosporine at a private clinic to