Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4)

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium sulfate also increases water in the intestines. Magnesium sulfate is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation. its also used in Torsades de pointes , Digitalis toxity , Hypomagnesemia

Dosage

• 1 to 2 g in 10ml of D5w, normal saline (torsades de pointes without pulse)/ IV/IO

• 1 g in 100ml of D5w, normal saline (torsades de pointes pulse) over 1 hr