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Magnesium and therapeutics

J Durlach1, V Durlach, P Bac

  • 1SDRM, Hôpital St. Vincent-de-Paul, Paris, France.

Magnesium Research
|December 1, 1994
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Physiological oral magnesium supplementation safely treats magnesium deficiencies by normalizing intake. Pharmacological magnesium therapy, used for specific conditions like eclampsia, requires careful monitoring due to potential toxicity.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Magnesium plays a crucial role in physiological processes.
  • Two distinct therapeutic approaches exist: physiological supplementation and pharmacological therapy.
  • Understanding the nuances between magnesium deficiency and depletion is essential for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between physiological oral magnesium supplementation and pharmacological magnesium therapy.
  • To outline the indications, contraindications, and monitoring requirements for each therapy type.
  • To explore the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of magnesium in various clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on magnesium therapy.
  • Analysis of clinical and paraclinical patterns of magnesium deficit.

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  • Categorization of magnesium therapy indications (specific, pharmacological, mixed).

    • Main Results:

    • Physiological oral magnesium supplementation is indicated for primary and secondary deficiencies, is generally atoxic, and serves as a diagnostic tool.
    • Pharmacological magnesium therapy, involving higher doses or parenteral administration, is used for specific conditions like eclampsia and cardiac emergencies but carries risks of toxicity and requires intensive monitoring.
    • Other applications include magnesium-sparing diuretics, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and selenium for depletion, with local uses in cardioplegia and transplant preservation.

    Conclusions:

    • Physiological oral magnesium supplementation is the primary treatment for magnesium deficiency, with overt renal failure as the main contraindication.
    • Pharmacological magnesium therapy has specific, albeit sometimes complex, indications in obstetrics, cardiology, and anesthesiology, necessitating careful management in intensive care settings.
    • While high-dose oral magnesium has laxative effects and potential long-term risks, local applications and use in specific conditions like intermittent hemodialysis remain relevant.