What is Magnesium Sulfate in D5W? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Magnesium Sulfate in D5W

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.

• An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.

• This medicine may need to be given slowly, sometimes over several hours.

• A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.

• An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.

• This medicine may need to be given slowly, sometimes over several hours.

• A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.

What to do if you miss a dose of Magnesium Sulfate in D5W

Magnesium Sulfate in D5W contraindications - Who shouldn't take Magnesium Sulfate in D5W?

• You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to magnesium sulfate, or if you have severe kidney disease or heart block (a problem with heart rhythm, sometimes requiring a pacemaker).

Magnesium Sulfate in D5W warnings

• If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease.

• Loss of muscle control

• Trouble breathing

Magnesium Sulfate in D5W interactions & what to avoid when taking Magnesium Sulfate in D5W

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using antibiotics like gentamicin or streptomycin, diuretics (water pills), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®), digitalis (Lanoxin®), amphotericin B (Abelcet®, Fungizone®), or cisplatin (Platinol®).

• Make sure your doctor knows if you drink alcohol.