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Magnesium sulfate injection is used to used to control low blood levels of magnesium. Magnesium sulfate injection is also used for pediatric acute nephritis and to prevent seizures in severe pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, or toxemia of pregnancy. It can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects can include, but are not limited to, heart disturbances, breathing difficulties, poor reflexes, confusion, weakness, or headache.

Magnesium sulfate is given in the health-care setting and is not administered at home. It may be given in pregnancy to treat pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. The principle hazard in intravenous or intramuscular magnesium therapy is the production of abnormally high levels of magnesium in the blood. Such high levels may cause flushing, sweating, low blood pressure, circulatory collapse, and depression of heart and central nervous system function.

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