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Side effects to magnesium sulfate for labor?
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See below: Magnesium sulphate is given intravenously to relax the uterus. Too fast a infusion , and generally in the face of decreasing or decreased kidney function can cause too high levels in the blood leading to convulsions.
Answered 4/2/2016
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