Magnesium Sulfate

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ELECTROLYTES

Magnesium Sulfate

DESCRIPTION

• It is an anticonvulsant, especially effective in the control of seizures associated with eclampsia.

INDICATIONS

• Seizures due to eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy), consider contacting MEDICAL CONTROL for orders for Torsades de pointes.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Patients with heart block or recent myocardial infarction.

PRECAUTIONS

• May cause hypotension, circulatory collapse, or cardiac and respiratory depression. Calcium Chloride should be available to counteract the untoward effects of Magnesium.

DOSAGE

• Refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
• Refer to Handtevy System infusion instructions for dosage.