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Re: magnesium and eclampsia

From: Amit (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:27:10 +0530

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From: jhc <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH <pregnancy-birth@forum.obgyn.net> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 8:59 AM Subject: magnesium and eclampsia

> How does IV magnesium treat and/or prevent eclampsia? When women are on
> a magnesium drip for eclampsia and thier magnesium levels are elevated,
> why don't they have cardiac problems as a result of the abnormally high
> levels?

It has multiple actions ranging from neuroendocrine to vascular. The dose of Magnesium is titrated and under physiological limits.One can detect easily when it crosses the limit by monitoring urine output, tendon reflexes, respiration etc. Calcium is an antidote always kept handy. Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only > JHC
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