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Magnesium Sulfate Injection - Emergency Dosing
For IV use only. Requires cardiorespiratory monitoring, frequent BP checks, and calcium gluconate on standby. Must always be administered via infusion pump when used IV.
1. Eclampsia / Preeclampsia (Primary Emergency Use)
Loading Dose
| Route | Dose | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 4-6 g | Over 15-20 minutes |
| IM (no IV access) | 10 g (5 g in each buttock) | Can mix with 1 mL of 2% lidocaine to reduce pain |
Maintenance Dose
| Route | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| IV (continuous infusion) | 1-2 g/hr | Continuous via pump |
| IM (no IV access) | 5 g | Every 4 hours |
Recurrent / Persistent Seizure After Loading Dose
- Give an additional 2 g IV bolus over 3-5 minutes
- Continue maintenance infusion
- If seizures persist despite MgSO4: add lorazepam 4 mg IV over 3-5 min, or diazepam 5-10 mg IV slowly
Duration
- Continue for 24 hours after delivery or after the last seizure episode
- Maximum dose: 30-40 g over 24 hours
Obese patients (BMI ≥35): Use the higher end - 6 g loading dose + 2 g/hr maintenance - to reliably reach therapeutic serum levels. - [Goldman-Cecil Medicine]
2. Severe Asthma (Pediatric - Tintinalli's)
- 50 mg/kg IV x 1 (max single dose: 2 g)
- Infuse over 20-30 minutes
- Requires cardiorespiratory monitoring and frequent BP checks
3. Hypomagnesemia (Rosen's Emergency Medicine)
| Severity | Dose | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Symptomatic / severe | 1-2 g IV loading dose | Over 10-60 min |
| Maintenance | 0.5-1 g/hr IV | Until symptoms resolve |
| Cardiac arrest | 1-2 g IV push (bolus) | Immediate push |
4. Tocolysis (Preterm Labor)
- IV magnesium sulfate relaxes uterine smooth muscle by competitive calcium inhibition
- Dose follows obstetric protocols (similar to eclampsia regimen); consult OB
Monitoring & Toxicity
| Serum Mg Level | Clinical Effect |
|---|---|
| 1.5-2.5 mEq/L | Normal |
| 3-5 mEq/L | Therapeutic (eclampsia) |
| 5-7 mEq/L | Loss of deep tendon reflexes |
| 7-10 mEq/L | Respiratory depression |
| >15 mEq/L | Cardiac arrest |
Clinical checks every 1-4 hours:
- Deep tendon reflexes (patellar reflex) - must be present before each dose
- Respiratory rate (must be >12/min)
- Urine output (must be >25-30 mL/hr)
- Level of consciousness
Antidote: Calcium gluconate 1 g IV (10 mL of 10% solution) over 3 minutes - keep at bedside at all times
Renal Impairment Caution
Magnesium is renally cleared. In patients with creatinine ≥1 mg/dL or compromised renal function, reduce maintenance dose and monitor serum levels closely. Consult pharmacy or obstetric consultant. - [Goldman-Cecil Medicine; Kansas PQHC Eclampsia Algorithm]
Sources: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine; Rosen's Emergency Medicine; Goldman-Cecil Medicine; FDA prescribing information (MgSO4 in 5% Dextrose Injection)
Clinical note: This is for reference only. Always follow your institution's protocol, confirm allergies, and verify dosing with a pharmacist or senior clinician before administration in a real emergency.
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