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Generic: Digoxin

Form: Tablet 250mcg

Indication

Heart failure, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation and Atrial flutter

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Atrial Fibrillation Rapid digitalizing (loading-dose) regimen PO: 10-15 mcg/kg total loading dose; administer 50% initially; then may cautiously give 1/4 the loading dose q6-8hr twice; peform careful assessment of clinical response and toxicity before each dose Maintenance PO: 3.4-5.1 mcg/kg/day or 0.125-0.5 mg/day PO; may increase dose every 2 weeks based on clinical response, serum drug levels, and toxicity Heart Failure As per ACCF/AHA guidelines, a loading dose to initiate digoxin therapy in patients with heart failure is not necessary 0.125-0.25 mg PO/IV qDay; higher doses including 0.375-0.5 mg/day rarely needed Use lower end of dosing (0.125 mg/day) in patients with low lean body mass

Child Dose

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Renal Dose

Use lower end of dosing (0.125 mg/day) in patients with impaired renal function

Contraindication

Digitalis toxicity, ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation, obstructive cardiomyopathy. Arrhythmias due to accessory pathways (e.g. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome).

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a cardiac glycoside. It works by correcting irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm and increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with every heartbeat. This makes the heart pump more efficiently and increases blood circulation throughout the body.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, potassium, magnesium and calcium levels is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.