MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s

MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s act as a smooth muscle relaxant, possibly by blocking calcium-mediated contraction, decreasing acetylcholine release from neuromuscular junctions, and reducing histamine-induced airway spasm.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s

• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of eyelids, face, lips
• Itching and rash
• Dizziness and Drowsiness
• Pain at the injection site
• Muscle weakness
• Excessive thirst
• Slurred speech

Uses of MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s

What is it prescribed for?

• Hypomagnesemia

  This medicine is used to correct the MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s levels in patients with low MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s levels in the body when the patient is not able to tolerate oral supplements.

• Toxemia of Pregnancy

  This medicine is used for the prevention and control of seizures associated with pre-eclampsia (a pregnancy complication characterized by increased blood pressure and protein in the urine) and eclampsia (a condition where there is an occurrence of seizures in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia).

• Atrial tachycardia

  This medicine is used for the treatment of patients with atrial tachycardia, a type of heart rhythm abnormality characterized by a constant rate of more than 100 beats per minute.

• Seizures

  This medicine is used for the control of seizures.

When not to use?

• Hypermagnesaemia

  Use of this medicine may increase the MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s levels in the blood. The risk is especially higher in patients suffering from kidney diseases. Report any symptoms such as flushing of the skin, increased thirst, difficulty in breathing, changes in heart rate, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 500mg|ml Injection 10mlx1s levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Other uses

  Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

• Liver impairment

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Effect on sleep is not established

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