Question
What is magnesium sulfate used for?
Answer
Magnesium sulfate contains magnesium ions that have the effects of inhibiting central nervous system activity, reducing muscle contraction, dilating vascular smooth muscle, lowering blood pressure, and inhibiting uterine smooth muscle contraction. In pediatric treatment, magnesium sulfate is mainly used to treat preterm labor and as an anticonvulsant to prevent or treat seizures in children caused by high fever.