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Eclamag2.5gm/5ml

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Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
10ml Vial

৳ 110/unit

Pack: ৳ 110

At a glance

Magnesium Sulphate inj — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Magnesium Sulphate inj is a medicine used in the treatment of decreased magnesium levels in blood. It is also used for treatment of seizures in pregnant women who have high blood pressure. It widens the blood vessels in the brain and improves the blood supply to the nerve cells. Magnesium Sulphate inj is generally administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinical setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Using of Magnesium Sulphate inj may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. If these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Magnesium Sulphate inj controls seizures and high blood pressure in pregnant women by widening the blood vessels in the brain and improving the blood supply to the nerve cells. It also treats low levels of magnesium in the blood.

Indications

• Seizures in pregnant women with high blood pressure • Decreased magnesium levels in blood

Mechanism of action

Magnesium sulfate decreases levels of acetylcholine in motor nerve terminals. It also acts on the myocardium by decreasing the rate of SA node impulse formation and prolonging the conduction time.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Adult: IV Hypomagnesaemia Symptomatic deficiency: 1-2 g over 5-60 mins, then maintain at 0.5-1 g/hr if needed. Severe: 1-2 g/hr for 3-6 hr, then 0.5-1 g/hr as needed to correct deficiency. Torsades de pointes W/ pulses: Loading dose: 1-2 g over 5-60 mins, then maintain at 0.5-1 g/hr as needed. Pulseless: 1-2 g over 5-20 mins. Barium poisoning 1-2 g. Cerebral oedema 2.5 g. Eclampsia Loading dose: 4-5 g over 10-15 mins, followed by either a continuous infusion of 1 g/hr or deep IM doses of 4-5 g into alternate buttocks 4 hrly. If seizure recurs, an additional IV dose of 2-4 g may be given. Not to exceed 30-40 g/24 hr. IM Hypomagnesaemia Mild deficiency: 1 g 6 hrly for 4 doses. Severe deficiency: Up to 250 mg/kg w/in 4 hr.

Administration

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Magnesium Sulphate inj, please consult your doctor.

Side effects

Common: • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Magnesium Sulphate inj alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. If you suffer from bleeding disorder, heart block, kidney problems, or breathing problems. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you are taking medicines acting on nervous system, for heart problems, for high blood pressure. If you are going to be given an anesthetic.

Contraindications

Parenteral: Heart block, severe renal impairment, myocardial damage.

Drug interactions

Enhances neuromuscular blockers, digitalis glycosides.

Food interactions

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Magnesium Sulphate inj. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Magnesium Sulphate inj is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Magnesium Sulphate inj is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Magnesium Sulphate inj should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Magnesium Sulphate inj may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Magnesium Sulphate inj is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Magnesium Sulphate inj may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

I have had occassional calf cramps in the night for the last 50 years, tried Vit E, but problem remains once in a while. Recently recommended Nurokind LC for 30 days. What is your opinion? U can get serum magnesium, calcium, albumin, vit D3, vit B12, sodium & pottasium levels Advice a Magnesium supplement how come u need specific suplement , may i know the reason Is magnesium good for osteoarthritis? Which medicine should be taken? Yes it is goodTake Cap Osteo-plus twice daily for 3 minths Leg Cramps at wake up time in the morning.lack of Magnesium told in Google. What to do? Hi Kindly consult to your nearest Ayurvedic doctor Need to take complete treatment What is magnesium chloride? Where shall I get it in the raw form? Is it a powder? Hi Kindly contact to chemist anxiety high blood pressure sleep problems seizures Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells. Chronic stress causes prolonged anxiety response with the consequences of slowed me ration, lack of concentration, headaches, fluctuations in blood pressure and increased wear and tear of body tissues. Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. Siezures are due to electrophysiological disturbance in brain and anti convulsants are the treatment of choice. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist. Ferrous sulphate tablets toxicity There is no toxicity as such. Please be specific in what respect are you asking. I have very low hb so what should i take for You can take iron supplements like Ferrous sulphate

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.