50% = 500 MG/ML

INDICATIONS

• Hypomagnesemia
• Polymorphic VT (Torsades de pointes)
• Status asthmaticus refractory to β-adrenergic drugs

PRECAUTIONS

• Contraindicated when renal failure is present
• Rapid administration may induce bradycardia and/or hypotension

DOSE & ADMINISTRATION

• Pulseless VT, TDP (Torsades de pointes): 25–50 mg/kg IV/IO bolus, up to a maximum dose of 2.0 g
• TDP (with pulse) / hypomagnesemia: 20–50 mg/kg IV/IO bolus (max dose 2 g) over 10–20 minutes
• Status Asthmaticus: 25–50 mg/kg IV/IO (max 2 g) over 15–30 minutes