Patient's question:
The baby has a cold and fever and is hospitalized. Today, they received an intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello: Based on your description, the baby was hospitalized due to a cold and fever and received magnesium sulfate treatment. You would like to inquire about the pharmacological effects of magnesium sulfate.Magnesium ions in magnesium sulfate can inhibit the activity of the central nervous system, suppress the release of acetylcholine at the motor nerve-muscle junction, block the transmission at the neuromuscular junction, reduce or relieve muscle contraction, and simultaneously have a vasodilatory effect on smooth muscle. This causes spastic peripheral blood vessels to dilate, lowers blood pressure, and thus has a preventive and therapeutic effect on eclampsia. It also inhibits the contraction of uterine smooth muscle and can be used to treat preterm labor.
Medical Advice: The application of magnesium sulfate to the baby in this case is primarily for anticonvulsant purposes. If the baby has a cold and fever with high and difficult-to-control body temperature, it is prone to high fever convulsions. The use of magnesium sulfate is a treatment measure to counteract convulsions.
Doctor's Inquiry: Are there any other questions or concerns? Feel free to consult anytime if you have any issues.