Digoxin (WK4) Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Cardiac Glycoside
2
Q
Indications
A
Increase cardiac output in CHF and to stabilize supraventricular techy dysthymias
3
Q
Contraindications
A
VFIB & VTACH except due to CHF
4
Q
Side Effects
A
Hypotension, AV block & drowsy
5
Q
Action
A
rapidly acting cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of CHF & rapid atrial dysrhythmias. Increases force & velocity of myocardial contraction & cardiac output. Decreases conduction through AV node thus decreasing the heart rate.
6
Q
Adult & PEDI Doses
A
0.25 to 0.5mg slow IVP
10 to 50mcg/lg slow IVP
