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