Magnesium Imbalance Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the largest stores of magnesium in the body?
A
Skeleton
2
Q
How is magnesium mainly excreted?
A
Mainly by the kidneys
3
Q
Indications of Magnesium sulphate?
A
Severe acute asthma
Continuing respiratory deterioration in anaphylaxis
Prevention of seizures in pre-eclampsia
Treatment of seizures
Prevention of seizure recurrence in eclampsia
Hypomagnesaemia
Emergency treatment of serious arrhythmias
Rapid bowel evacuation (2-4 hrs)
4
Q
How is magnesium sulphate given?
A
IV infusion IM injection (painful)
5
Q
What can be given for the treatment and prevention of mild magnesium deficiency?
A
Magnesium aspartate
6
Q
What oral drug is licensed for hypomagnesaemia?
A
Oral magnesium glycerophosphate
