Pharmacologic Substance
magnesium sulfate Audio
mag·ne·si·um sul·fate [ mag-nee-zee-um sul-fayt ]
Brand Names:
Concept OB; Eldertonic; Ellis Tonic; Hemocyte Plus; Sutab; Tis-U-Sol
Effect:
Atrial Repolarization; Cellular Activity Alteration; Decreased Blood Pressure; Decreased Cardiac Muscle Acetylcholine Activity; Decreased Muscular System Acetylcholine Activity; Increased GI Motility; Increased Vitamin Uptake and Modification; Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption Alteration; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
May Prevent:
Magnesium Deficiency; Seizures
May Treat:
Constipation; Eclampsia; Magnesium Deficiency; Nephritis; Pre-Eclampsia; Seizures; Torsades de Pointes; Ventricular Fibrillation
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to magnesium sulfate:
  • A drug used to treat pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (serious complications of pregnancy). Magnesium sulfate is also being studied for its ability to prevent the toxic side effects of certain drugs used to treat colorectal cancer. It is a type of anticonvulsant agent.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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