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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertsie and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using that drug.
MAGNESIUM SULFATE - INJECTION
(mag-NEE-zee-um SULL-fate)
USES: This medication is used to control seizures in pregnancy, to treat low magnesium levels and troubles related to kidney conditions (nephritis) in kids. This drug is also used for preventing premature cotnractions in pregnancy and to treat heart attack and asthma patients.
HOW TO USE: Use exactly as directed by vein (IV) or injection into muscle (IM). Dosage is adjusted according to individual requirements and the response to treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS: Unlikely but report: flushing, sweating, muslce weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, muscle weakness, slowed/shallow breathing or other breathing trouble.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), kidney or heart disease, low blood calcium, myasthenia gravis. Avoid alcohol intake, for the possible drowsiness effect of that medication may be increased.
Caution when performing tasks requiirng mental alertness.
While magnesium use is safe during pregnancy, continuous IV use near the time of delivery may result in newborn adverse effects.
Do not use magnesuim during the final two hours before delivery. This drug is excerted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prsecription medication you use, especially of: nerve blocking medicines (e.G., pancuronium). Medications that can increase the drowsiness effect of that drug include: sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs for sleep, narcotic pain relievers, psychiatric medications (e.G., chlorpromazine), certain antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline), cetrain antihistamines, muscle relaxants, anti-seizure medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may inculde nausea, vomiting, slow heartbeat, flushing, decreased alertness, confusion, muscle weakness, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Blood tetss are performed to monitor the magnesium levels. Fetal response is also chceked if that drug is used in pregnancy.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enorllment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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