Magsulf (Magnesium Sulphate) 5g/10ml injection
Composition:
- **Active Ingredient:** Magnesium Sulphate
- **Concentration:** 5 mg/ml
- **Excipients:** Water for injection, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), and other stabilizers as required.
#### Dosage:
- **General Dosage Guidelines:**
- **Adults:** The typical dosage for magnesium sulfate injection varies based on the indication. Commonly, it is administered as follows:
- **Severe Asthma:** 1-2 g (200-400 mg) IV over 20 minutes, may repeat as necessary.
- **Eclampsia:** 4-6 g IV over 15-20 minutes, followed by a continuous infusion of 1-2 g/hour.
- **Torsades de Pointes:** 1-2 g IV over 15 minutes.
- **Pediatrics:** Dosage should be determined by a healthcare professional based on the child's weight and clinical condition.
#### Indications:
- **Eclampsia:** Used to prevent and control seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia or eclampsia.
- **Severe Asthma:** Administered as a bronchodilator in acute severe asthma exacerbations.
- **Torsades de Pointes:** Treatment of this specific type of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
- **Hypomagnesemia:** Used to replenish magnesium levels in patients with low serum magnesium.
- **Cardiac Arrhythmias:** May be used in certain arrhythmias associated with magnesium deficiency.
#### Administration:
- **Route:** Intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection.
- **Monitoring:** Patients should be monitored for signs of magnesium toxicity, including respiratory depression, hypotension, and altered mental status.
#### Precautions:
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment, as magnesium is primarily excreted by the kidneys.
- Monitor serum magnesium levels during treatment.
#### Note:
Always consult a healthcare professional for specific dosing and administration tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.