DRUG CARD PARAMEDIC MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Magnesium Sulfate
Generic Name Magnesium Sulfate
Antiarrythmic
Magnesium Sulfate Class:
1. Patients in shock. 2. Persistent severe hypertension. 3. Third-degree AV block. 4. Patients who routinely undergo dialysis. 5. Hypocalcemia.
Magnesium Sulfate Contraindications:
1 to 2 g are diluted in 100 mL of D5W administered over 15 minutes.
Magnesium Sulfate Dosage:
Torsades de pointes
Magnesium Sulfate Indications:
Administer Slowly Continuous Cardiac Monitoring Caution in patients with known renal insufficiency. Calcium salts should be available
Magnesium Sulfate Precautions:
Flushing, Sweating, Bradycardia, Decreased deep tendon reflexes, Drowsiness, Respiratory depression, Arrhythmias, Hypotension, Hypothermia, Itching and rash.
Magnesium Sulfate Side Effects:
N/A
Trade name for Magnesium Sulfate