Cardiac Glycosides Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
Dygoxin
2
Q
Reversal agent for dig toxicity
A
Digoxin immune fab (digibind)
3
Q
Side effects
A
vision changes, anorexia, irritability, diarrhea, confusion, drowsiness, headache, bradycardia, neutropenia, dysrythmias
4
Q
Considerations
A
Take 60 second apical pulse before administration. Notify if HR is less than 60
administer any IV dose over 5 min
diuretics increase risk of dig toxicity
5
Q
MOA
A
Increases force of but slows rate of contraction through electrical activity
6
Q
Therapeutic use
A
Heart Failure & sometimes dysrhythmias