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• What is magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What are the possible side effects of magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What is the most important information I should know about magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• How should I use magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What happens if I overdose (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What should I avoid while using magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• What other drugs will affect magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?

Do not use magnesium sulfate injection without first talking to your doctor if you

• are dehydrated;
• have a stomach or intestinal condition;
• have kidney disease; or
• have heart disease.

You may not be able to use magnesium sulfate injection, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Tell your doctor about all prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products that your are taking.

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or caffeine drinks regularly, if you smoke, or if you use any illegal drugs. These factors can affect the way magnesium sulfate injection works in your body.

Magnesium sulfate injection is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not use magnesium sulfate injection without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Do not use magnesium sulfate injection without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use magnesium sulfate injection (Magnesium Sulfate)?

Magnesium sulfate injection should be administered as an injection into a muscle or intravenously by a healthcare provider. It should be administered in a clinical setting where an emergency situation can be handled properly.

Your healthcare provider will store magnesium sulfate injection as directed by the manufacturer.