Digoxin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of digoxin
A
Slows down heart rate whilst increasing force of contractility
2
Q
What is the therapeutic range of digoxin
A
1 to 2 mcg/L
3
Q
State the cardiac warning signs
A
Arrhythmias and heart block
4
Q
State the neurological warning signs
A
Weakness, lethargy, dizziness, headache, mental confusion, psychosis
5
Q
State the GI warning signs
A
Anorexia Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea Abdominal pain Avoided by dividing larger doses
6
Q
State the visual warning signs
A
Blurred and/or yellow vision
7
Q
What is the overdose range of digoxin
A
1.5 to 3mcg/L
8
Q
What do you have to monitor in serum electrolytes
A
Hypokalaemia
Hypomagnesaemia
Hypercalacaemia
