magnesium sulfate

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Brand Name : Magnesium Sulfate
Generic Name : Magnesium Sulfate Injection

Overview (Source: DrugInfoOnline)

Oral laxatives are medicines taken by mouth to encourage bowel movements to relieve constipation. ... [ read more.. ]

Precautions (Source: RXList)

When barbiturates, narcotics, or other hypnotics (or systemic anesthetics) are to be given in conjunction with magnesium, their dosage should be adjusted with caution because of the additive central depressive effects of magnesium. ... [ read more.. ]

Side Effects (Source: RXList)

Flushing, sweating, sharply lowered blood pressure, hypothermia, stupor and ultimately, respiratory depression. ...
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News on magnesium sulfate

Magnesium sulfate may help prevent cerebral palsy (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on magnesium sulfate

Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) If your blood pressure begins to rise during pregnancy , you will need close monitoring until after ...or an eclamptic seizure is treated with magnesium sulfate . This medicine can stop a seizure and. Biophysical Profile (BPP) ( WebMD ) A biophysical profile ( BPP ) test measures the health of your baby ( fetus ) during pregnancy . The BPP measures your baby ' s heart ...hyperglycemia) blood sugar levels. Medicine, such as magnesium sulfate . Contraction Stress Test ( WebMD ) A contraction stress test checks to see if your baby ( fetus ) will be okay with the reduced oxygen ...amniotic sac (membranes), have an incompetent cervix, or have been given magnesium sulfate in your...

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