Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Magnesium Sulfate Injectable is dosed at 0.15–0.3 mEq/kg IV CRI over 12-24 hours in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Magnesium Sulfate Injectable is used in dogs for Hypomagnesemia, refractory ventricular arrhythmias. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Magnesium Sulfate Injectable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: MgSO4
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.15–0.3 mEq/kg | CRI over 12-24 hours | Until serum Mg normalized | Hypomagnesemia, refractory ventricular arrhythmias | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.15–0.3 mEq/kg CRI over 12-24 hours. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Essential cofactor for >300 enzymatic reactions. Membrane stabilizer, smooth muscle relaxant, and NMDA receptor antagonist.
Rapid IV push can cause hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression. Monitor reflexes and respiratory rate. Reduce dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Magnesium Sulfate Injectable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 0.15–0.3 mEq/kg CRI over 12-24 hours. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Magnesium Sulfate Injectable in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Magnesium Sulfate Injectable in dogs include: Until serum Mg normalized. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Magnesium Sulfate Injectable is indicated in dogs for: Hypomagnesemia, refractory ventricular arrhythmias.
These are general warnings for Magnesium Sulfate Injectable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Rapid IV push can cause hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression. Monitor reflexes and respiratory rate. Reduce dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Magnesium Sulfate Injectable pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.