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Magnesium Sulfate (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Magnesium Sulfate (magnesium sulfate systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: laxatives, minerals and electrolytes, miscellaneous anticonvulsants and is used to treat Barium Poisoning, Hypomagnesemia, Seizure Prevention and Ventricular Arrhythmia.

US matches:

Scheme

USP

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A06AD04,A12CC02,B05XA05,D11AX05,V04CC02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0007487-88-9

Chemical Formula

Mg-S-O4·xH2O

Molecular Weight

120

Therapeutic Categories

Dermatological agent

Mineral supplement

Laxative, osmotically acting

Used in electrolyte solutions

Diagnostic agent, test for bilde duct patency

Chemical Name

Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1), x hydrate (USP)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
USPPharmacopoeia of the United States

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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