a. Renal failure
b. Interstitial nephritis
c. Liver and kidney damage
d. Thrombocytopenia
e. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
f. Rhabdomyolysis
g. Clatogenic/mutagenic reactions
2. Chronic exposure to airborne or waterborne hexavalent chromium (chromium dust is metal-working, printing, textile, etc) is associated with dermatitis and increased risk for lung cancer.
3. Toxicity is greater in those with pre-existing liver or kidney disease.
4. Tedious monitoring of patients taking chromium together with other anti-diabetic drugs is required.
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