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MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS AND DOSING
Treatment of Hypomagnesemia: Parenteral (Magnesium Sulphate)
Mild-Mod deficiency: 5g
(40mEq, 20mMol) in 50-250mL NS or D5W IV over 3-4
Severe deficiency:
5g (40mEq, 20mMol) in 50-250mL NS or D5W IV over 3-4 Renal Insufficiency: 5g (40 mEq, 20mMol) in 50-250mL NS or D5W IV over 3-4 hours x 1 dose. Recheck serum magnesium level.* * Can monitor serum magnesium level 4-6 hours after end of last dose in a series Oral Replacement
Mild deficiency:
25-35mEq Mg++/day |
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