Digoxin Flashcards
1
Q
Main thing which determines digoxin dose?
A
Renal function /age
2
Q
Increase of decrease the dose in the elderly?
A
Decrease
3
Q
Range of digoxin
A
1.5-3 mcg/L
4
Q
Emergency dose of digoxin?
A
0.75 mg- 1 mg
Followed by maintenance dose
5
Q
HF Maintenance dose?
A
62.5 - 125 mcg OD
6
Q
Digoxin dose for AF?
A
125-250 mcg
7
Q
Monitoring for digoxin
A
Magnesium - hypo
Potassium - hypo
Hypoxia
Calcium - hyper
Cautioned in the use of digoxin so need to monitor
8
Q
Interaction with digoxin
A
Amioderone Loop/thiazides diuretics Spironalactone Quinine CCB
