title: Magnesium: physiology and pharmacology.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Fawcett
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Haxby
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Male
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control; D002412:Cations; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008274:Magnesium / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000517:prevention & control; D019148:Neuromuscular Blockade; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D002412:Cations; D008274:Magnesium