Magnesium sulfate
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Magnesium sulfate |
| Brand Name: | Concept Ob, Suprep Bowel Prep Kit, Tis-U-sol |
| Company Owner: | Abraxis pharmaceutical products, Hospira inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Magnesium is the second most plentiful cation of the intracellular fluids. It is essential for the activity of many enzyme systems and plays an important role with regard to neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability. Magnesium sulfate reduces striated muscle contractions and blocks peripheral neuromuscular transmission by reducing acetylcholine release at the myoneural junction. Additionally, Magnesium inhibits Ca |
| Description of the Drug: | Magnesium sulfate is a drug used to treat convulsions during pregnancy, nephritis in children, magnesium deficiency, and tetany. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00653
