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Magnesium Chloride for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

ICD-10 E87

Magnesium Chloride is used in the treatment of fluid and electrolyte balance, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric charge can be positive or negative. You have electrolytes in your blood, urine (pee), tissues, and other body fluids. ElectMore on Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

How Magnesium Chloride is used

INDICATIONS As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium deficiencies.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intravenous infusion: 4 grams in 250 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, at a rate not exceeding 3 mL per minute. Serum magnesium levels should serve as a guide to continued dosage.

Warnings

WARNING Do not use if a precipitate is present.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS Flushing, sweating, sharply lowered blood pressure, hypothermia, stupor and ultimately respiratory depression.

ICD-10 codes for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnesium Chloride used to treat Fluid and Electrolyte Balance?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Magnesium Chloride is used in the treatment of fluid and electrolyte balance. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance?

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance is coded in ICD-10-CM as E87.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Magnesium Chloride is right for you.

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