Magnesium: physiology and pharmacology

Br J Anaesth. 1999 Aug;83(2):302-20. doi: 10.1093/bja/83.2.302.

Abstract

Magnesium has an established role in obstetrics and an evolving role in other clinical areas, in particular cardiology. Many of the effects involving magnesium are still a matter of controversy. Over the next decade, it is likely that improvements in the measurement of magnesium, a clearer understanding of the mechanisms of its actions and further results of clinical studies will help to elucidate its role, both in terms of treating deficiency and as a pharmacological agent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / prevention & control
  • Cations
  • Eclampsia / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal
  • Magnesium Deficiency / drug therapy
  • Magnesium Deficiency / metabolism*
  • Magnesium* / physiology
  • Magnesium* / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control
  • Neuromuscular Blockade
  • Nutritional Status
  • Pre-Eclampsia / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Cations
  • Magnesium