Magnesium Sulphate Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Magnesium Sulphate
Used For
Fluids & Electrolytes
How it works
Magnesium sulfate can act as a smooth muscle relaxant, possibly by blocking calcium-mediated contraction, decreasing acetylcholine release from neuromuscular junctions, and reducing histamine-induced airway spasm .
Magnesium Sulphate Usage And Safety
Dosage
Magnesium Sulphate
Side Effects
• Respiratory depression (slow orshallow breathing) and abnormal heartbeats • Nausea (feeling sick) and/or vomiting • Lowering of blood pressure • Sweating and high temperature • Thirst • Confusion • Drowsiness • Muscle weakness
Drug Interactions
Calcium channel blockers , nifedipine , non-depolarising muscle relaxants , suxamethonium .
Indication
Magnesium Sulfate Injection is used to treat low levels of magnesium in the blood. It is also used for prevention (and control) of seizures in patients with severe pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure associated with pregnancy) or eclampsia (convulsions as a result of pre-eclampsia).
When not to Use
You should not be given Magnesium Sulfate if: • you are allergic to Magnesium Sulfate or to any of the other ingredients in this medicine • You suffer from liver or kidney failure • You suffer from a disease of the brain associated with cirrhosis of the liver • You have myasthenia gravis (a chronic progressive muscular weakness disease) • You suffer from heart disease .
Magnesium Sulphate Precautions
Precaution
There are no known effects of Magnesium Sulfate Injection on driving and using machines. Please speak to you r doctor before driving or operating machinery.
Magnesium Sulphate Warnings
Warning 1
A risk-benefit assessment should be performed in individual cases prior to initiation of treatment.
Warning 2
In patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency (impaired kidney function), Magnesium Sulphate should be used with special care.
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before receiving Magnesium Sulfate if you suffer from any liver or kidney problems .
Magnesium Sulphate Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
