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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
Normal Values*
Men
1.7-2.8 mg/dl
0.70-1.15 mmol/L
Women
2-3 mg/dl
0.82-1.24 mmol/L
Pregnancy
1.6-2.1 mg/dl
0.66-0.86 mmol/L
Therapeutic Range in Pre-eclampsia
4-7 mEq/L
1.65-2.88 mmol/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.
