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Magnesium Sulfate

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Electrolyte / Mineral supplement; CNS depressant; Smooth muscle relaxant
Therapeutic Effects:
Anticonvulsant, Tocolytic, Antiarrhythmic, Neuroprotective, Adjunct analgesic
Primary Considerations:

Therapeutic range - normal serum Mg²⁺ is 1.7–2.2 mg/dL; therapeutic levels for eclampsia / seizure prophylaxis are 4–7 mg/dL; toxic levels begin above 7–8 mg/dL. Essential electrolyte - magnesium is...

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