CVD - Digoxin Flashcards
1
Q
Digoxin Therapeutic range?
A
0.7 - 2
2
Q
Digoxin Toxic Range?
A
1.5 - 3
3
Q
Digoxin when to take blood samples?
A
6-12 hours after a dose
4
Q
Digoxin different formulations bioavailabilities?
A
Different formulations have different bioavailabilities
5
Q
Amiodarone interaction with Digoxin?
A
Reduce Digoxin dose by half
(Also the case with dronedarone, quinine)
6
Q
Digoxin Toxicity signs?
A
Bradycardia
Diarrhoea & vomiting
Dizzy, confused, depressed
YELLOW BLURRED VISION
7
Q
Digoxin monitoring?
A
1) Serum electrolytes:
-Hypokalaemia
-Hypomagnesemia
-Hypercalcaemia
-Hypoxia
2) Renal
