50% MAGNESIUM SULFATE (50% MAGNESIUM SULFATE) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

50% MAGNESIUM SULFATE

What is the Trade Name for 50% MAGNESIUM SULFATE?

50% MAGNESIUM SULFATE

What are the Indications for 50% MAGNESIUM SULFATE?

• Indications and Usage Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP is suitable for replacement therapy in magnesium deficiency, especially in acute hypomagnesemia accompanied by signs of tetany similar to those observed in hypocalcemia. In such cases, the serum magnesium (Mg++) level is usually below the lower limit of normal (1.5 to 2.5 mEq/liter) and the serum calcium (Ca++) level is normal (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/liter) or elevated. In total parenteral nutrition (TPN), magnesium sulfate may be added to the nutrient admixture to correct or prevent hypomagnesemia which can arise during the course of therapy. Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP is also indicated for the prevention and control of seizures (convulsions) in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, respectively.

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