Acute asthma (severe/life-threatening) (Formulary) (1)

Refer to SIGN 158 asthma guidance. Patients with severe asthma may be helped by magnesium sulfate (Minerals), off-label. After consultation with senior medical staff, magnesium sulfate 1·2 to 2 grams may be given by intravenous infusion over 20 minutes.

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