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Magnesium Sulfate
- uses
- mechanism
- dose and half-life
- side effects
- contraindications and drug interactions
- metabolism and excretion
Uses
Magnesium sulfate is used for:
- seizure prevention and treatment in gestational hypertension
- secondary benefit on hypertension
- tocolytic
Mechanism
Dose and Half Life
Side Effects
Do not give too quickly, as this can cause toxicity. Calcium is the antidote.
Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Metabolism and Excretion
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