Magnesium Sulfate (Injection)
Magnesium Sulfate (mag-NEE-zhum SUL-fate)
(USE IN PREGNANCY)Prevents seizures in a pregnant woman with severe toxemia (eclampsia).
Brand Name(s):
There may be other brand names for this medicine. When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to magnesium sulfate, or if you have heart block (a problem with heart rhythm, sometimes requiring a pacemaker), or severe kidney disease. How to Use This Medicine:
Injectable
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Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
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An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.
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This medicine may need to be given slowly, sometimes over several hours.
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A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using antibiotics like gentamicin or streptomycin, diuretics (water pills), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®), digitalis (Lanoxin®), amphotericin B (Abelcet®, Fungizone®), or cisplatin (Platinol®).
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Make sure your doctor knows if you drink alcohol.
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
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If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Flushing or sweating
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Lightheadedness or dizziness, especially when standing up
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Loss of muscle control
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Trouble breathing
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
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