Mechanism of Action of Magnesium Sulphate
Introduction Magnesium sulphate is an essential inorganic compound used in multiple clinical settings, including eclampsia, preeclampsia, arrhythmias (especially torsades de pointes), asthma exacerbations, and as a laxative. Its pharmacological effects are diverse because magnesium acts as a physiological calcium antagonist and modulates neuromuscular and cardiac excitability. The drug primarily reduces neuronal and muscular excitability, producing … Read more
