Digoxin Flashcards
1
Q
Digoxin indications
A
AF
HF
2
Q
Dose adjustments of digoxin
A
Rescue dose by half if on amidarone/dronedarone/quinine
Switching from IV to oral decrease dose by 20-33%
3
Q
Digoxin cautions
A
Hypercalcaemia
Hypokalaemia
Hypomagnesaemia
ALL INCREASE RISK OF DIGOXIN TOXICITY
thyroid disease
4
Q
Digoxin SE
A
Skin reactions
vision disorders
N+V+D
5
Q
Digoxin OD symptoms
A
Yellow vision
Blurred vision
Confusion
6
Q
Digoxin OD antidote
A
DIGIFAB
7
Q
Digoxin monitoring
A
Monitor serum electrolytes and renal function. Toxicity increased by electrolyte disturbances.
Plasma digoxin conc is done 6 hrs after dose
