1、 Medical use
Spasmodics and anticonvulsants
Pre eclampsia/eclampsia treatment: Through intravenous injection, magnesium sulfate can inhibit central nervous system excitability, prevent or control preeclampsia (seizures caused by gestational hypertension) in pregnant women.
Inhibition of uterine contractions: used to temporarily relieve uterine contractions and prolong pregnancy time during premature delivery.
catharsis
Oral administration: High concentration magnesium sulfate solution retains moisture in the intestine through permeation, softens feces, stimulates intestinal peristalsis, and is used for constipation or preoperative intestinal preparation.
Choleretic acid
Oral administration of low concentration solutions can stimulate the duodenal mucosa, promote bile excretion, and assist in the treatment of cholecystitis or cholelithiasis.
Antiarrhythmic treatment
Intravenous injection is used to treat certain types of arrhythmias (such as apical torsion ventricular tachycardia), especially those associated with hypomagnesemia.
External medication
Wet compress to reduce swelling: Wet compress with 50% solution can alleviate local inflammation or edema (such as venous infusion leakage, cellulitis).
Correcting hypomagnesemia
Supplementing magnesium ions to maintain normal nerve, muscle, and heart function.
2、 Industrial and agricultural use
fertilizer
Provide the magnesium and sulfur elements required by plants to improve soil magnesium deficiency.
Chemical raw materials
Used for manufacturing refractory materials, paper, textiles, ceramics, etc.
desiccant
Anhydrous magnesium sulfate has strong water absorption and is used as a desiccant in organic synthesis.
3、 Precautions
side effect
Rapid intravenous injection may cause facial flushing, hypotension, and respiratory depression; Excessive intake leads to hypermagnesemia (muscle weakness, arrhythmia, coma).
contraindication
Use with caution in patients with renal insufficiency, heart block, and muscle weakness; Pregnant women should strictly follow medical advice.
Drug interactions
Interactions with calcium supplements, neuromuscular blockers, etc. should be avoided in combination or used under monitoring.
4、 Summary
The use of magnesium sulfate varies depending on concentration and administration method:
Intravenous injection: anticonvulsant, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic.
Oral administration: laxative and choleretic.
External use: reduce inflammation and swelling.
Industry/Agriculture: Used as raw material or fertilizer.
Strictly follow medical advice or instructions when using to avoid risks caused by improper use.