Magnesium Sulfate

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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ELECTROLYTES

Magnesium Sulfate

DESCRIPTION

  • It is an anticonvulsant, especially effective in the control of seizures associated with eclampsia.

INDICATIONS

  • Seizures due to eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy), consider contacting MEDICAL CONTROL for orders for Torsades de pointes.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Patients with heart block or recent myocardial infarction.

PRECAUTIONS

  • May cause hypotension, circulatory collapse, or cardiac and respiratory depression. Calcium Chloride should be available to counteract the untoward effects of Magnesium.

DOSAGE

  • Refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
  • Refer to Handtevy System infusion instructions for dosage.
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