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A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083)

Also Known As:

Sulfate, Magnesium; Magnesium Sulfate, Heptahydrate; Heptahydrate Magnesium Sulfate; Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1)

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Analgesics
Anesthetics
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Anticonvulsants
Calcium Channel Blockers
Tocolytic Agents

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfur Acids
    - Sulfuric Acids: 4
      - Sulfates: 2753
        Magnesium Sulfate: 2182
- Magnesium Compounds: 14
  - Magnesium Sulfate: 2182

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