Magnesium Aspartate Anhydrous
Magnesium Aspartate Anhydrous is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent magnesium deficiency. It provides bioavailable magnesium bound to aspartic acid, an amino acid that may enhance cellular uptake. This supplement is commonly prescribed for patients with low magnesium levels due to various causes including certain medications, medical conditions, or inadequate dietary intake.
A mineral supplement that provides magnesium to address deficiency, utilizing the aspartate form which may offer improved absorption.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1792467
- Generic
- Magnesium Aspartate Anhydrous
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of magnesium deficiency (hypomagnesemia). May be used when patients experience symptoms associated with low magnesium such as muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, or certain cardiac rhythm abnormalities.
Provides elemental magnesium, an essential mineral that serves as a cofactor for numerous enzymatic reactions involved in muscle function, nerve transmission, energy production, and blood pressure regulation. The aspartate binding may facilitate enhanced absorption and cellular uptake compared to some other magnesium formulations.
Typically taken orally with water, often with food to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort. Should be taken at least 2 hours apart from certain medications like antibiotics or bisphosphonates. Side effects may include mild diarrhea or gastrointestinal upset. Use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Not appropriate for those with certain heart conditions such as heart block.
Official drug label
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