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Magnesium sulphate intramuscular
Magnesium sulphate intramuscular is a Anticonvulsant; electrolyte supplement Small molecule drug developed by Nishtar Medical University. It is currently FDA-approved for Seizure prophylaxis and treatment in preeclampsia and eclampsia, Severe hypertension in pregnancy, Arrhythmia management (torsades de pointes). Also known as: MgSO4 intramuscular.
Magnesium sulphate acts as a central nervous system depressant and anticonvulsant by blocking N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors and reducing neuromuscular transmission.
Magnesium sulphate acts as a central nervous system depressant and anticonvulsant by blocking N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors and reducing neuromuscular transmission. Used for Seizure prophylaxis and treatment in preeclampsia and eclampsia, Severe hypertension in pregnancy, Arrhythmia management (torsades de pointes).
At a glance
| Generic name | Magnesium sulphate intramuscular |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MgSO4 intramuscular |
| Sponsor | Nishtar Medical University |
| Drug class | Anticonvulsant; electrolyte supplement |
| Target | NMDA receptor; voltage-gated calcium channels |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Obstetrics; Neurology; Cardiovascular |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Magnesium sulphate works through multiple mechanisms: it antagonizes NMDA receptors to reduce neuronal excitability, acts as a natural calcium antagonist to decrease acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, and produces vasodilation. These properties make it effective for seizure prophylaxis and management of severe hypertension in obstetric emergencies.
Approved indications
- Seizure prophylaxis and treatment in preeclampsia and eclampsia
- Severe hypertension in pregnancy
- Arrhythmia management (torsades de pointes)
- Asthma exacerbation (acute severe)
Common side effects
- Flushing
- Sweating
- Hypotension
- Depressed reflexes
- Muscle weakness
- Respiratory depression
- Hypermagnesemia (at high doses)
Key clinical trials
- Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Long-acting Intramuscular Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine for Maintenance of Virologic Suppression Following Switch From an Integrase Inhibitor in HIV-1 Infected Therapy Naive Participants (PHASE3)
- Magnesium Sulfate as an Adjuvant to Lidocaine in MPDS Trigger Point Injections Assessed by VAS and sEMG. (NA)
- Comparing Intravenous and Intramuscular Magnesium Sulphate for Preventing Seizure Recurrence in Women With Eclampsia (PHASE4)
- HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HcG) VS MAGNESIUM SULPHATE (MgSo4) AS A TOCOLYTIC AGENT- A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (NA)
- Comparison of Immunogenicity of Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV) Administered Intramuscularly or Intradermally (PHASE2)
- Treatment of Renal Colic in the Emergency Department: Comparison Between Magnesium Sulfate and Lidocaine. (PHASE2)
- Opioid-free Analgesia for the Management of Acute Post-operative Pain Following Caesarean Section (NA)
- Magnesium-Based Trigger Point Injections for Relief of Chronic Myofascial Pelvic Pain (PHASE3)
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Anticonvulsant; electrolyte supplement drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting NMDA receptor; voltage-gated calcium channels
- Manufacturer: Nishtar Medical University — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Obstetrics; Neurology; Cardiovascular
- Indication: Drugs for Seizure prophylaxis and treatment in preeclampsia and eclampsia
- Indication: Drugs for Severe hypertension in pregnancy
- Indication: Drugs for Arrhythmia management (torsades de pointes)
- Also known as: MgSO4 intramuscular