| U.S. Brand Names |
| 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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