
CALCIUM-CHANNEL BLOCKERS AND MAGNESIUM
Two pregnant women developed muscular weakness and then paralysis when they were given nifedipine and intravenous magnesium sulfate.
If concurrent use is essential monitor patients very carefully. If problems occur, note that in the two cases of paralysis the interaction resolved rapidly when magnesium was stopped.
If concurrent use is essential monitor patients very carefully. If problems occur, note that in the two cases of paralysis the interaction resolved rapidly when magnesium was stopped.