magnesium sulfate(Epsom salt)
Electrolyte / anticonvulsant / tocolytic
Pronunciation
/mæɡˈniːziəm ˈsʌlfeɪt/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- magnesium sulfate
- Brand names
- Epsom salt
- Therapeutic class
- Electrolyte / anticonvulsant / tocolytic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- IV doses are administered slowly; never IV push for replacement.
- Monitor reflexes, respirations, urine output during preeclampsia infusion.
- Antidote for toxicity: calcium gluconate 1 g IV.
- Renal impairment: accumulates - dose-reduce.
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Sources
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