Digoxin
Digitalis, Lanoxin
Class:
Cardiac glycoside.
Cardiac glycoside.
Mechanism of Action:
One of the oldest medications used in the field of cardiology.
One of the oldest medications used in the field of cardiology.
Indications:
- Atrial fibrillation.
- Atrial flutter.
- Heart failure.
Contraindications:
Adverse reactions:
Common due to a narrow therapeutic index.
Common due to a narrow therapeutic index.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea.
- Trouble seeing.
- Confusion.
- Irregular heartbeat.
Drug Interactions:
May be additive with beta-blockers.
Verapramil increases serum concentration of digoxin.
May be additive with beta-blockers.
Verapramil increases serum concentration of digoxin.
Adult Dosage and Administration
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Pediatric Dosage and Administration:
Duration of Action:
- Onset:
- Peak effect:
- Duration:
Special Considerations: