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Writer's pictureMark Nguyen, PharmD, BCEMP

Clinical Use of IV Magnesium - #PHARMFAX

Magnesium is utilized acutely for asthma exacerbations, pre-eclampsia, arrythmias, migraines, and potassium absorption.

 

Magnesium is utilized acutely for asthma exacerbations, pre-eclampsia, arrythmias, migraines, and potassium absorption. The mechanism is likely multifactorial from physiologic calcium antagonism, endothelium-derived nitric oxide, and role as an important metabolic cofactor. Intracellular magnesium binds to ATP, making it biologically active. Magnesium is utilized acutely for asthma exacerbations, pre-eclampsia, arrythmias, migraines, and potassium absorption. Magnesium has shown to decrease the need for hospitalization in asthma exacerbations, superior for seizure prevention in pre-eclampsia, effectively treat atrial fibrillaton and TdP, and reduce migraine attacks/severity. Magnesium is also important in hypokalemia as it serves as a cotransporter for potassium absorption. Safety always first; rapid infusions may cause hypotension, and never magnesium undiluted out of a vial. Got the PHARMFAX in the bag? Check out another video on my page, and I hope you learned something new. The All PHARYMWZE Source (including references) www.pharmwyze.com Follow @pharmwyze on your favorite social media platform #magnesium #clinical #ivmagnesium #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #pharmfax #pharmwyze #drugbank #medicine #nursing Not medical advice. Educational purposes only. No relationships to report. I hope you learn something new.

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