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Magsum2.5gm/5ml

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Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
Injection
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Magnesium Sulphate injection is used for decreased magnesium levels in blood and for controlling seizures in pregnant women with high blood pressure. It widens blood vessels in the brain and improves blood supply to nerve cells.

Indications
  • Seizures in pregnant women with high blood pressure (eclampsia/pre-eclampsia)
  • Decreased magnesium levels in blood (hypomagnesemia)
  • Torsades de pointes
  • Barium poisoning
  • Cerebral edema
Dosage

Hypomagnesemia (IV): 1-2 g over 5-60 mins, then 0.5-1 g/hr

Torsades de pointes: 1-2 g over 5-60 mins

Eclampsia: Loading: 4-5 g over 10-15 mins, then 1 g/hr IV OR IM 4-5 g every 4 hours; max 30-40 g/24 hr

IM (Mild deficiency): 1 g 6 hourly for 4 doses

Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Flushing, thirst
  • Hypotension, drowsiness, confusion
Precautions & warnings
  • Caution in patients with bleeding disorders, heart block, kidney problems, or breathing problems
  • Caution if taking nervous system, heart, or hypertension medications
  • Monitor serum-magnesium concentrations
  • Caution in pregnancy
Magnesium Sulphate inj — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.