HEPTAHYDRATE MAGNESIUM SULFATE
\hˈɛptɑːɹˌa͡ɪdɹe͡ɪt maɡnˈiːzi͡əm sˈʌlfe͡ɪt], \hˈɛptɑːɹˌaɪdɹeɪt maɡnˈiːziəm sˈʌlfeɪt], \h_ˈɛ_p_t_ɑː_ɹ_ˌaɪ_d_ɹ_eɪ_t m_a_ɡ_n_ˈiː_z_iə_m s_ˈʌ_l_f_eɪ_t]\
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A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083)
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