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Optimum Magnesium Gluconate Disease Interactions

There is 1 disease interaction with Optimum Magnesium Gluconate (magnesium gluconate).

Major

Magnesium salts (applies to Optimum Magnesium Gluconate) renal dysfunction

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility.

Magnesium is eliminated by the kidney. The serum concentration of magnesium is increased in patients with renal impairment. Magnesium toxicity includes CNS depression, muscular paralysis, respiratory depression, hypotension and prolonged cardiac conduction time. Disappearance of the patellar reflex is a useful clinical sign of magnesium intoxication. Therapy with magnesium should be administered cautiously and dosages should be modified in patients with compromised renal function. Clinical monitoring of serum magnesium levels is recommended.

References

  1. "Product Information. Mag-Ox 400 (magnesium oxide)." Blaine Company Inc. PROD (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Uro-Mag (magnesium oxide)." Blaine Company Inc. PROD (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Slow-Mag (magnesium chloride)." Searle PROD (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Magonate (magnesium gluconate)." Fleming and Company PROD (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Losospan (magaldrate)." Whitehall-Robbins PROD (2001):
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Optimum Magnesium Gluconate drug interactions

There are 61 drug interactions with Optimum Magnesium Gluconate (magnesium gluconate).


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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