Digoxin Flashcards
1
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Digoxin - Class
A
- Cardiac glycoside- Inotrope- Antiarrhythmic
2
Q
Digoxin - Action
A
- Positive inotropic agent- decreases conduction velocity through AV node
3
Q
Digoxin - Indication
A
- CHF- Afib- Aflutter
4
Q
Digoxin - Side Effect
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- Arrhythmias- anorexia/ABD cramps, N/V/D, Weakness- Visual disturbances (halo effect or yellow/green vision)- AMS (toxicity)