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Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose 10 mg/mL

Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Hospira, Inc.

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Magnesium sulfate in dextrose is an intravenous injection used to treat low magnesium levels in the blood and to prevent or treat seizures in certain conditions like preeclampsia during pregnancy. It provides magnesium and glucose directly into the bloodstream under medical supervision.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose
Generic Name
Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose
NDC Code (Product)
0409-6727
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Strength
10 mg/mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA020488
Marketing Start
09/27/2005

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug ineffective1,194 reports
nausea825 reports
off label use824 reports
pyrexia781 reports
maternal exposure during pregnancy753 reports
pain695 reports
foetal exposure during pregnancy679 reports
premature baby661 reports
diarrhoea631 reports
dyspnoea586 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection is indicated for: • Prevention of eclampsia in patients with preeclampsia • Treatment of seizures and prevention of recurrent seizures in patients with eclampsia Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection is indicated for ( 1 ): • Prevention of eclampsia in patients with preeclampsia ( 1 ) • Treatment of seizures and prevention of recurrent seizures in patients with eclampsia ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer via intravenous infusion pump ( 2.1 ) • Recommended loading dosage is 4 to 6 grams over 15 minutes followed by a recommended maintenance dosage of 1 to 2 grams every hour; maximum recommended dosage is 30 to 40 grams over 24 hours ( 2.2 ) • Obtain serum magnesium concentrations and assess clinical status to adjust the dose ( 2.2 ) • Administration beyond 5 to 7 days is not recommended ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) • In patients with severe renal impairment and/or urine output less than 0.5 mL/kg/hour, administer a 4 gram loading dose followed by a maintenance dosage of 1 gram every hour; do not exceed the maximum recommended dosage of 20 grams over 48 hours ( 2.3 ) • Do not administer Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection with incompatible drugs through the same intravenous line, specifically with salicylates and alkali carbonates ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection is: • A clear solution. Visually inspect Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not administer unless solution is clear and colorless to slightly yellow. • For i

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection is contraindicated in patients: • with heart block or myocardial damage • in diabetic coma • with myasthenia gravis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Heart block or myocardial damage ( 4 ) • Diabetic coma ( 4 ) • Myasthenia gravis ( 4 , 5.6 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 1 presents the potential clinical impact of medications that may be commonly administered concomitantly with Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection in the clinical setting. Table 1: Potential Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection For drug incompatibility information [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: • Potentiation and prolongation of neuromuscular blockade is possible with the concomitant use of magnesium sulfate and neuromuscular blocking agents [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . • The underlying mechanism of this interaction may involve suppression of peripheral neuromuscular function by decreasing acetylcholine release, reduction of endplate sensitivity, and decreased muscle fiber excitability with magnesium sulfate therapy. Intervention: • Monitor respiration and the depth of neuromuscular blockade frequently (e.g., train-of-four monitoring) when a neuromuscular blocking agent is used concomitantly with Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection. • Adjust the dosage of the neuromuscular blocking agent accordingly to maintain the desired level

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Cardiovascular: hypotension, circulatory collapse, cardiac depression including bradycardia Central Nervous System: central nervous system depression leading to respiratory paralysis, visual disturbances, flushing, sweating, hypothermia Metabolic: hypocalcemia with signs of tetany, hypermagnesemia Neurologic: lethargy, sedation, somnolence, myasthenic crisis Neuromuscular: depressed deep tendon reflexes, flaccid paralysis Pulmonary: decreased respiratory rate, pulmonary edema The most common adverse reactions are flushing, sweating, hypotension, depressed reflexes, flaccid paralysis, hypothermia, circulatory collapse, cardiac and central nervous system (CNS) depression proceeding to respiratory paralysis and hypocalcemia. Bradycardia, pulmonary edema, decreased respiratory rate, lethargy, sedation, somnolence, visual disturbances, and hypermagnesemia are also reporte

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose used for?

Magnesium sulfate in dextrose is an intravenous injection used to treat low magnesium levels in the blood and to prevent or treat seizures in certain conditions like preeclampsia during pregnancy. It provides magnesium and glucose directly into the bloodstream under medical supervision.

Is Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose a controlled substance?

Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose?

The generic name for Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose is Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose. There are 1 other brand versions of Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose.

What is the NDC code for Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose 10 mg/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose 10 mg/mL is 0409-6727, listed by Hospira, Inc..

Product NDC

0409-6727

Package NDC

0409-6727-23

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