Digoxin toxicity Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 features of digoxin toxicity?
A
Nausea + vomiting
Confusion
Arrhythmias
Blurred vision
2
Q
What would you do in digoxin toxicity?
A
Withhold digoxin for 5 days. Start at lower dose i.e 62.5mcg
3
Q
What electrolyte abnormality predisposes to digoxin toxicity?
A
Hypokalaemia
4
Q
What is the treatment for complete heart block as a result of digoxin toxicity?
A
Atropine
5
Q
What is the name of the antidote for digoxin toxicity?
A
Digibind
6
Q
Give 3 ECG features of Digoxin toxicity
A
Heart block (any degree)
Multifocal atrial tachycardia
ST depression
Ventricular arrhythmias
