In an attempt to stop the preterm labor from progressing, the obstetrician prescribed IV magnesium sulfate, with a bolus dose of 6 g over 30 minutes followed by a continuous infusion of 2 g/hour.

Magnesium sulfate infusion is safe and effective when administered for a short period. However, the Food and Drug ...

Magnesium sulfate 500mg/mL ... added to one liter of 5% dextrose inj or 0.9% sodium chloride inj for slow IV infusion over a 3-hour period. TPN: usual range: 1–3g (8–24mEq) daily.

Therefore, a continuous magnesium sulfate infusion at 125 mg/hr (100 mg·kg-1 ·day-1) was added approximately 6 hrs after admission to avoid further progression of the disease requiring ...