Magnesium sulfate for moderate to severe asthma exacerbation

magnesium-asthma

If inhaled salbutamol and iprotropium (remember, double nebs decrease the risk of admission) plus systemic glucocorticoids don’t help, give IV Magnesium sulfate 50 mg/kg IV over 20 minutes (max dose 2 grams, use this dose for adults)

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