DIGOXIN Flashcards
1
Q
DIGOXIN
A
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduces conductivity within the atrioventricular (AV) node.
2
Q
TAKE BLOOD SAMPLES
A
6-12 HRS AFTER A DOSE
3
Q
THERAPEUTIC RANGE
A
0.7 - 2 NG/ML
4
Q
SIGNS OF TOXICITY ( SICK + SLOW)
A
TOXICITY RISK INCREASE FROM 1.5-3 NG/ML
- BRADYCARDIA
- DIARRHEA + VOMITING
- BLURRED + YELLOW VISION
- DIZZINESS / CONFUSION
ANTIDOTE - DIGIFAB
