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Magnesium

Mary J. Allen  1 , Sandeep Sharma  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Magnesium is indicated for a variety of diseases due to its variety of effects within the body. Administration of magnesium can be divided into FDA-approved and non-FDA-approved forms. Magnesium is also commonly used in over-the-counter products. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, pharmacology, monitoring, and relevant interactions of magnesium, pertinent for interprofessional team members in treating patients with conditions where magnesium is indicated.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Mary Allen declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sandeep Sharma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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