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What effects does parenterally administered magnesium sulfate have on the central nervous system and peripheral blood vessels?

Name: What effects does parenterally administered magnesium sulfate have on the central nervous system and peripheral blood vessels?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:26:39.963Z

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Parenterally administered magnesium sulfate depresses the central nervous system and acts peripherally to produce vasodilation.

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Magnesium Sulfate 50%w/v Solution for InjectionMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 6Document updated 21 October 2019

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