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Generic name: magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) [ mag-NEE-see-um-SUL-fate ] Brand name: Epsom Salt. Dosage form: oral and topical powder for reconstitution (-) Drug classes: Laxatives, Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous anticonvulsants. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 18, 2024. Written by Cerner Multum.
Magnesium sulfate is a small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells.
Magnesium sulfate is a medication used to manage and treat multiple clinical conditions and holds several on and off-label uses. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for magnesium sulfate as a valuable agent in treating magnesium electrolyte abnormalities, eclampsia, and constipation.
Magnesium sulfate is a naturally occurring mineral used to control low blood levels of magnesium. Magnesium sulfate injection is also used for pediatric acute nephritis and to prevent seizures in severe pre-eclampsia , eclampsia , or toxemia of pregnancy.
Common Brand (S): uro-mag. Generic Name (S): magnesium sulfate. Uses. This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Some brands are...
Medscape - Indication-specific dosing for MgSO4 (magnesium sulfate), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost...
Find information on Magnesium Sulfate (Parenteral) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life, administration, and more.
Magnesium Sulfate (Monograph) Drug class: Anticonvulsants, Miscellaneous. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 10, 2024. Written by ASHP. Introduction. Uses. Dosage. Warnings. Interactions. Stability. Introduction. Anticonvulsant parenterally; electrolyte; required cofactor for numerous human enzyme systems. Uses for Magnesium Sulfate.
Generic name: magnesium sulfate systemic. Brand names: Sulfamag, Epsom Salt. Reviewed by Medicine.com on February 9, 2020. Dosage Forms. Pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics. Use: Labeled Indications. Use: Off Label. Contraindications. Dosage Administration. Dietary. Storage. Interactions. Adverse Reactions. Warnings. Monitoring. Pregnancy.
Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is an inorganic salt that has been used medicinally for over a century to treat a variety of conditions. This chapter will provide an overview of the pharmacology of magnesium sulfate, including its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and uses, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions. Contents.