Magnesium gluconate and Ziconotide Intrathecal

• Generic Name: magnesium gluconate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mag-G, Magonate, Magonate Natal, Magtrate, Optimum Magnesium Gluconate

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves.

Magnesium gluconate is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.

Magnesium gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ziconotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prialt

Ziconotide injection is used to relieve severe chronic pain in patients who have already been treated with other medicines (e.g., morphine) and did not work well.

Ziconotide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.