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Magnesium Sulfate for Seizure Prevention During Pregnancy
Why It Is Used
Magnesium sulfate is used to:
- Prevent seizures in a woman with moderate to severe preeclampsia. When magnesium sulfate is used during labor and delivery, it is usually continued for at least 24 hours after delivery.
- Stop seizures when they are occurring.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
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