Magnesium
A light, silvery-white, moderately hard metallic element that in ribbon or powder form burns with a brilliant white flame. It is used in structural alloys, pyrotechnics, flash photography, and incendiary bombs,occurs naturally only in combination.Atomic number 12; atomic weight 24.305; melting point 649°C; boiling point 1,090°C; specific gravity 1.74 (at 20°C); valence 2.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Natural origin.
Molecular Weight: 24.3 · Non-proprietary name: Magnesium.
Pharmacokinetics
Distribution: Magnesium has a plasma protein binding is 25-30%.
Elimination: renal excretion is Urine (Major).
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Indications
Magnesium is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypomagnesaemia.
Magnesium is also indicated for secondary conditions like Myocardial infarction, Ventricular tachycardia.
Contraindications
Magnesium is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure, Atrioventricular block.
Dosage
Magnesium's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 15 m mol | 15 m mol | Every 24h | IV | For Substitution for pregnant risk patients: Initial loading dose |
| 50 m mol | 50 m mol | Every 24h | IV | For Myocardial infarction: Initial loading dose |
| 50 mmol/day | 50 mmol/day | Every 24h | PO | Hypomagnesima |
| 300 mg/day | 300 mg/day | Every 24h | PO | Daily requirement: |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Magnesium are Hypotension, Flushing, Respiratory arrest, Cardiac arrest, tendon reflexes, Hypermangnesemia, Loss of coma.
Magnesium is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal cramps, Confusion, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Slurred vision, Thirst.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances
Manufacturers
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