Cardiac Glycosides Flashcards

1
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Prototype

A

Dygoxin

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2
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Reversal agent for dig toxicity

A

Digoxin immune fab (digibind)

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3
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Side effects

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vision changes, anorexia, irritability, diarrhea, confusion, drowsiness, headache, bradycardia, neutropenia, dysrythmias

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4
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Considerations

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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

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5
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MOA

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Increases force of but slows rate of contraction through electrical activity

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6
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Therapeutic use

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Heart Failure & sometimes dysrhythmias

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