Description:
Magnesium salicylate is a drug that is used to treat migraine headaches. It is a combination of aspirin and magnesium salts, which are thought to be the active ingredients. The mechanism of action for magnesium salicylate is not fully understood but it may be related to the inhibition of prostaglandins synthesis and the liberation of intracellular calcium. Magnesium salicylate has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation in vivo, although it does not have an anti-inflammatory effect. This drug also has interactions with other drugs such as metoprolol succinate, calcium pantothenate, and sodium carbonate. Magnesium salicylate may cause increased urination and drowsiness due to its effects on blood pressure. Magnesium salicylate can also cause respiratory problems such as asthma attacks in people who are sensitive to aspirin or who have asthma.