Magnesium sulfate toxicity – Are serum levels infallible?

Abstract

Since a century, we have been using magnesium sulfate for prophylaxis and treatment of eclamptic seizures. There are various regimens followed throughout the world. Although the efficacy is of no doubt, side effects remain a problem. Here, we present a rare case of magnesium toxicity with normal serum magnesium levels.

Keywords

• magnesium sulfate
• hemodialysis
• paralysis
• toxicity