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What are the signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity and its antidote?

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Dr. W. james Chon answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

MgSO4 toxicity: MgSO4 toxicity is a very rare complication of treatment for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Symptoms/Signs include absent reflexes, respiratory depression, and cardiac dysfunction. Intravenous calcium gluconate is used in patients with toxic levels of magnesium.

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Answered 12/10/2019

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