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Magnesium Sulfate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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)

Entry terms

  • 10034-99-8 (heptahydrate)
  • 7487-88-9
  • Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1)

In other languages

  • French

  • 10034-99-8 (heptahydrate)
  • 7487-88-9
  • MgSO4
  • Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-D56R0XCB-7

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