What Does Mag Mean in Medical Terms?

Mag stands for magnesium sulfate (seizure). Seizure prevention infusion in preeclampsia — obstetric.

Where you will see Mag

You will most often see Mag in maternity and women’s health records, medication orders and prescriptions.

Example

A medication order might be written with “Mag” as shorthand for magnesium sulfate (seizure).

Related abbreviations

• 1h GTT — one-hour glucose challenge test
• 3% saline — three percent saline (hypertonic)
• 3h GTT — three-hour glucose tolerance test
• 5-FU — fluorouracil
• 6-MP — mercaptopurine
• 6-TG — thioguanine
• 7+3 — seven plus three induction
• a.c. — ante cibum (before meals)

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