From Baby Miller...Ch. Obstetrics
Magnesium is effective in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia by "decreasing the irritability of the CNS"??, which decreases the likelihood of seizures.
Magnesium also
1. decreases hyperactivity at the NMJ by presumably decreasing the presynaptic release of Ach
2. decrases the sensitivity of postjunctional membranes to Ach
3. Relaxes uterine and vascular smooth muscle, increasing uterine blood flow
Therapeutic levels...
Magnesium: Side Effects
Magnesium is effective in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia by "decreasing the irritability of the CNS"??, which decreases the likelihood of seizures.
Magnesium also
1. decreases hyperactivity at the NMJ by presumably decreasing the presynaptic release of Ach
2. decrases the sensitivity of postjunctional membranes to Ach
3. Relaxes uterine and vascular smooth muscle, increasing uterine blood flow
Therapeutic levels...
Magnesium: Side Effects