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magnesium sulfate classification |
electrolyte cation |
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magnesium sulfate MOA |
- salt that dissociates into the magnesium cation (Mg2+) and the sulfate anion when administered - facilitates the proper functioning of many enzyme systems in the body |
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magnesium sulfate indications |
- pre-eclampsia/eclampsia -torsades de pointes seen in refractory or recurrent VF or pulseless VTach |
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magnesium sulfate contraindications |
- do not administer to any pt with a heartblock - do not administer to any pt in shock - do not administer to any patient who routinely undergoes dialysis - do not adminsiter to any pt that is known to have decreased calcium levels (hypocalcemia) |
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magnesium sulfate dosage forms |
- 5g/10ml PFS or vial - 1g/2ml vial - 4g/100ml IV bag |
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magnesium sulfate routes of admin |
- IV (Torsades in Arrest) - IM (Eclampsia) - IVPB (Eclampsia) |
