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Pronunciation |
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(mag
NEE zhum KLOR
ide) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Slow-Mag®[OTC] |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Magnesium Salt |
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Use |
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Correct or prevent hypomagnesemia |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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D |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%:
Central nervous system: Depressed CNS, somnolence
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Blocked peripheral neuromuscular transmission,
deep tendon reflexes
Respiratory: Respiratory paralysis |
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Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Adults: Dietary supplement: 54-283 mg/day in divided doses
I.V. in TPN:
Children: 2-10 mEq/day
The usual recommended pediatric maintenance intake of magnesium ranges from
0.2-0.6 mEq/kg/day. The dose of magnesium may also be based on the caloric
intake; on that basis, 3-10 mEq/day of magnesium are needed; maximum maintenance
dose: 8-16 mEq/day
Adults: 8-24 mEq/day |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Magnesium products may prevent gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines
by forming a large ionized chelated molecule with the tetracyclines in the
stomach. Tetracyclines should be given at least 1 hour before
magnesium. |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Monitor serum magnesium level, respiratory rate, deep tendon reflex, renal
function |
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Dosage Forms |
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Injection: 200 mg/mL [1.97 mEq/mL] (30 mL, 50 mL)
Tablet: Elemental magnesium 64 mg
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