Magnesium is used in the body for:
- Energy metabolism
- Clotting
- Neuromuscular irritability
- Enzymatic reactions
Magnesium sulfate is used to treat a variety of clinical conditions.
Increased levels of magnesium may be found in:
- Impaired renal function
- Some diuretics
- Dehydration
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Excessive intake (some antacids)
- Hypothyroidism
- Addison's disease
- Hemolysis
Reduced levels of magnesium may be found in:
- Liver disease
- Some diuretics
- Aldosteronism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Diarrhea
- Malnutrition
- Chronic gastric suctioning
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Normal Values*
| Men |
1.7-2.8 mg/dl |
| Women |
2-3 mg/dl |
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Pregnancy
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1.6-2.1 mg/dl |
Therapeutic Range
in Pre-eclampsia
|
4-7 mEq/L |
*These are general values taken from a variety of
sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one
type of testing protocol to another.
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