October 27, 2006, Newsletter Issue #211: Magnesium Sulfate

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Magnesium sulfate is a drug used to stop contractions when drugs like terbutaline won´t work. This is given in an IV and the patient has to be on strict bedrest - and her blood pressure monitored. Nurses will keep a close eye out for possible side-effects from the magnesium - such as magnesium toxicity. Magnesium sulfate also helps the fetus in preventing cerebral palsy.

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