Description
INDICATIONS :
Magnesium Sulphate is used in the treatment of seizures in pregnant women with high blood pressure and decreased magnesium levels in blood.
USES :
Magnesium sulphate is a mineral salt. It is a micronutrient. It has anti-inflammatory and laxative properties. Magnesium sulphate replaces magnesium in patients with magnesium deficiency and at site of edema in case of injuries. It decreases nerve impulses to heart muscles. In the intestine magnesium sulphate helps to retain water inside the colon, increasing the mobility and helps in evacuation of bowel.
SIDE EFFECTS :
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Sweating, Feeling thirsty, Metabolism disorders, Nutritional disorders, Electrolyte imbalance.
