Magneon Injection 2ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Magnesium Sulphate 50 %
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONMAGNEON contains Magnesium sulphate which belongs to the group of medicines called Fluids and Electrolytes. It is used to manage magnesium deficiency in the body. It can also be used to control and prevent seizure outbreaks (fits) among pregnant women who have severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia (serious pregnancy complication caused due to abnormally elevated blood pressure). MAGNEON is suitable for use both in adults and in children and can also be used to restore magnesium levels in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. Before MAGNEON is administered to you, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have muscle weakness, or low blood calcium levels before receiving MAGNEON. MAGNEON may decrease calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. To avoid this, your doctor will constantly monitor the electrolyte levels in your blood and adjust the dose accordingly. It may also cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache or drowsiness which usually resolves after few minutes of initiation of the therapy.
Uses
OF MAGNEON Manages magnesium deficiency Prevents and Restores magnesium loss in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition Prevents and Controls seizure outbreaks (fits) in pregnant women having pre-eclampsia or eclampsia
How It Works
MAGNEON is a mineral supplement. It supplements your body with sufficient levels of magnesium which is required to maintain healthy nerves, bones, and muscles. It also regulates heartbeat and provides energy to the body by maintaining blood sugar levels. As a result, it prevents various complications associated with low blood magnesium levels such as nutritional deficiencies, nerve damage and seizure outbreaks.
Directions for Use
MAGNEON will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (as an intravenous infusion) or into the muscles (as an intramuscular injection). Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy, and frequency of administration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
MAGNEONCOMMON pain and swelling at the site of injection facial flushing, sweating or warmth nausea, vomiting muscle weakness low blood pressure headache, drowsiness irregular or abnormal heartbeat low calcium or phosphate levels in the blood RAREConsult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving MAGNEON: severe allergic reactions (such as skin rashes or itching, swelling of the face, eyelids or lips)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMAGNEON should be used in pregnant women to control fits (caused due to eclampsia or preeclampsia) only if considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will access the risks and benefits of the therapy and administer the medicine accordingly. BREASTFEEDINGMAGNEON should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will access the risks and benefits of the therapy and administer the medicine accordingly. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after receiving MAGNEON. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving MAGNEON. KIDNEYMAGNEON is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney diseases, kidney failure or difficulty in urination. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. LIVERMAGNEON is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases (such as liver failure). It should be used with caution in patients with other liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. ALLERGYDo not receive MAGNEON if you are allergic to Magnesium sulphate HEART DISEASEMAGNEON is not recommended for use in patients with heart problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. OTHERSMAGNEON is not recommended for use if you: have hepatic encephalopathy (loss of brain function due to liver damage) have myasthenia gravies Before receiving MAGNEON, inform your physician if you: have low calcium levels in the blood Use in pediatrics: MAGNEON should be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before administration. Use in geriatrics: MAGNEON should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Drug Interactions
SBefore receiving MAGNEON, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to relax muscles prior to a surgery (such as vecuronium, tubocurarine, suxamethonium) nifedipine or amlodipine (used in the management of high blood pressure and chest pain) diuretics (used to reduce edema and blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. furosemide, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide medicines that can reduce anxiety and induce sleep (Ex. diazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, midazolam, phenobarbital, thiopental) digoxin, digitalis (used to manage heart disease) streptomycin, gentamicin, neomycin (used in the management of bacterial infection) morphine or codeine (used in the management of bacterial infection) barium (used in the diagnostic test while taking x-ray) Overdosage: MAGNEON will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Magnesium Sulphate Pharmacological Category : Micronutrients Therapeutic Indication : Hypomagnesemia, Prevention of seizures during pre-eclampsia or eclampsia Dosage Forms : Injection, Powder MORE INFORMATION Keep MAGNEON out of reach of children Store MAGNEON at room temperature