Basic Information
ID DDInter1120
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula MgO4S
Molecular Weight 120.368
CAS Number 7487-88-9
Description A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083)
ATC Classification A06AD04 V04CC02 D11AX05 B05XA05 A12CC02
IUPAC Name magnesium(2+) sulfate
InChI CSNNHWWHGAXBCP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Canonical SMILES [Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O
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