Q13 -- Magnesium sulfate, MI

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Q13 -- Magnesium sulfate, MI

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dochope
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04/22/05 - 09:22 PM

Do we still use magnesium sulfate for MI patient? What is it for? :?:

usmleasr
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04/23/05 - 07:23 AM

we use in eclampsia patient to reduce B.P and thus control seizures..smooth muscle relaxant...
also in stopping preterm labour in selected cases for a day/two

please correct me if i am wrong

dochope
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04/29/05 - 10:11 AM

Hi, In swasnon, it says in MI, magnesium sulfate can be used for anxiolytics. Do we use it for this reason?

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