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Class
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Electrolyte
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Mechanism of Action
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Increases the magnesium levels
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Indications
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Torsades de Pointes, v-fib / v-tach in patients felt to be hypomagnesemic, refractory v-fib, preeclampsia and eclampsia, refractory bronchoconstriction, TCA OD (if QRS is wide)
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Contraindications
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Shock, heart block
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Precautions
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respiratory depression, renal failure
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Side Effects
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Hypotension, respiratory depression, flushing, loss of deep-tendon reflexes
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Interactions
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digitalis
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Dosage
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Cardiac Arrest: 1-2 g
Cardiac (with pulse): 1-2 g, over 5-60 minutes Eclampsia: 2-4 g, over 5-60 minutes Bronchoconstriction: 2 grams IV, over 5-60 minutes |
