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Magnesium Sulfate Drug Card Flashcards

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Generic name

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Magnesium sulfate

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Class

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Anticonvulsant and antiarrhythmic

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Action

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Central nervous system depressant
Anticonvulsant
Antiarrhythmic

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Indication

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Obstetrical: Eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy)
Cardiovascular: Torsade de point (irregular, polymorphic ventricular tachycardia)

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Contraindications

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Shock

Heart block

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Precautions

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  • Caution should be used in patients receiving digitalis.
  • Hypotension
  • Calcium chloride should be readily available as an antidote if respiratory depression ensues.
  • Use with caution in patients with renal failure
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Side effects

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Flushing
Respiratory depression
Drowsiness

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Adult Dosage

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1-4 g

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Adult Route

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IV, IO, IM

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