Magnesium Sulfate (Antiarrhythmic) dosing
Antiarrhythmics · 500 mg/mL (50%) · IV Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 15 mg/kg | 1050 mg |
| standard | 20 mg/kg | 1400 mg |
| high | 30 mg/kg | 2100 mg |
1-2 g over 5-60 min for torsades de pointes. Eclampsia: 4-6 g loading, then 1-2 g/hr. Monitor reflexes, respiratory rate, and Mg levels.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · ACLS torsades; MAGPIE trial for eclampsia
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Vigil computes Magnesium Sulfate (Antiarrhythmic) for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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