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Magnesium Sulphate Injection 2.0 ml in 1 ampoule

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Magnesium Sulphate Injection is a product of Biogen Serums Pvt Ltd

Composition: Magnesium Sulphate (50% w/v)

Pack of 2 ml

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All Details About Magnesium Sulphate Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Magnesium Sulphate Injection

Description:

Magnesium Sulphate Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of decreased magnesium levels in blood. It is also used for treatment of seizures in pregnant women who have high blood pressure. It widens the blood vessels in the brain and improves the blood supply to the nerve cells.

Magnesium Sulphate Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinical setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Using of Magnesium Sulphate Injection may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. If these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Magnesium Sulphate

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Magnesium Sulphate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Magnesium Sulphate Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Magnesium Sulphate Injection can cause fetal abnormalities when administered beyond 5-7 days to pregnant women.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Magnesium Sulphate Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Magnesium Sulphate Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Magnesium Sulphate Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Magnesium Sulphate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Magnesium Sulphate Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Magnesium Sulphate Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Magnesium Sulphate Injection used for?

Magnesium Sulphate Injection is used to treat serious conditions such as convulsions (seizures) caused by pre-eclampsia, and eclampsia during pregnancy, and to control seizures associated with acute nephritis in children. It is also used to treat low magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia), uterine tetany (prolonged, strong, and sustained contraction of the uterus), and premature labor.

Who should not use Magnesium Sulphate Injection?

Magnesium Sulphate Injection should not be given to patients with heart block, severe heart conditions, or those with serious kidney impairment. It should also be avoided in pregnant women in the two hours before delivery.

Are there any serious side effects of Magnesium Sulphate Injection I should watch out for?

Affirmative, Magnesium Sulphate Injection can cause serious side effects such as low blood pressure, respiratory depression, and cardiac arrest. If you experience extreme weakness, difficulty breathing, or severe changes in your heart rate, contact your doctor immediately.

How does Magnesium Sulphate Injection work to control seizures?

Magnesium Sulphate Injection works by blocking neuromuscular transmission and reducing the amount of acetylcholine released by nerves, which helps prevent and control seizures. It also has a calming effect on the central nervous system.

Can I use Magnesium Sulphate Injection if I have kidney problems?

Magnesium Sulphate Injection should be used cautiously in people with kidney problems, as the medicine is excreted by the kidneys. If you have renal impairment, your doctor may adjust the dosage or closely monitor your kidney function while you are using this medication.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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