Patient's question:
I experienced physical discomfort during pregnancy, including chest tightness, shortness of breath, frequent palpitations, neurasthenia, and relatively labored breathing. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with gestational hypertension. They prescribed magnesium sulfate for me, and my husband said to pay more attention to yourself. Precautions for using magnesium sulfate in gestational hypertension.Doctor's answer:
Magnesium sulfate should be used during pregnancy with careful observation of neurological effects, particularly the knee reflex, to monitor the occurrence of toxic reactions, as the therapeutic and toxic doses of magnesium sulfate are very close. If the knee reflex weakens or disappears, it may indicate the possibility of toxicity. Additionally, it is important to monitor breathing and urine output. The respiratory rate should not be less than 16 breaths per minute, and the daily urine output should be greater than 500 mL.