Prevents seizures in a pregnant woman with severe toxemia (eclampsia).
Therapeutic Classes:
Anticonvulsant, Parenteral Mineral-Trace Mineral
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Magnesium Sulfate in D5W used for?
What form(s) does Magnesium Sulfate in D5W come in
Injectable
What are common Magnesium Sulfate in D5W doses?
Flex Cont 100ML of 1-5GM/100ML-%
Common Magnesium Sulfate in D5W prescriptions
Magnesium Sulfate in D5W 100ml of 1-5gm/100ml-% flex cont
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
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
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.
Magnesium Sulfate in D5W side effects
Serious Side Effects
Trouble breathing
Flushing or sweating
Lightheadedness or dizziness, especially when standing up