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Magnesium Sulfate
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Professional
06/15/2011

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Term
Class
Definition
Electrolyte, Antidysrhythmic, Anticonvulsant, CNS Depressant
Term
MOA
Definition
1. Decreases Acetylcholine in motor nerve terminals
2. Produces neuromuscular blockade in the CNS
3. Physiological Calcium Channel Blocker
Term
Indications
Definition
1. Refractory VFIB/pulseless VTAC(ACLS)
2. Treatment for Torsades de Pointes (polymorphic VTAC)
3. Seizures associated with eclampsia and alcohol withdrawal
4. Dysrhythmias associated with digitalis toxicity
5. Bronchospasms refectory to traditional medications
Term
Contraindications
Definition
1. Cardiogenic shock
2. Heart blocks
Term
Side Effects
Definition
: Cardiovascular: dysrhythmias, bradycardia, hypotension, heart blocks
Neurological: drowsiness
Respiratory: decreased respiratory rate, respiratory paralysis
Other: flushing, sweating
Term
Routes and Dosages
Definition
IVP, IO, IM, IVPB

Adult: 1-4 g in 50-100 ml Normal Saline IVPB/IVP over 5 minutes
Pediatric: 20-50 mg/kg in 50-100 Normal Saline IVPB
Maximum single dose is 2 g
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