Magnesium Sulfate

What is it used for? Prevention of seizures in preeclampsia, slowing/stopping preterm labor, and protecting the brain of premature babies

Side Effects:

•    Decreased RR and BP -

• Smooth muscle relaxer so decrease RR, we give it in asthmatic patients

• Drowsiness, fatigue

• Nausea/vomit

• Dizzy

• Muscle weak

• Blurred vision

• ALTERED LOC

• sweating/flushing

Toxicity level = Greater than 9.6

B = blood pressure drop

U = decreased urine output

R = decreased RR

P = patellar DTR absent

What is the antidote? Calcium gluconate

4. Who do we not give it too?

• Renal disease

• Heart disease

• MG