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| Active Ingredient | DIGOXIN |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES |
| Indications | Cardiac failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal tachycardia. |
| Caution |
Nausea, vomiting, arrhythmias, heart block. Also see information on cardiac glycosides on page 213. c.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 28. Thiazide & Loop diuretics & corticosteroids reduce blood [K More ... |
| Dose Range |
Adult and children 10 years and over: Oral rapid digitalization: 0.75-1.5mg in divided doses over a 24 hour period. Maintenance: 0.25-0.5mg daily. Paediatric: Initially 25-45mcg/kg in 3 divided doses over 24 hours then 4-10 mcg/kg daily. |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Digoxin crosses the placenta and can be detected in the fetus. Dosage adjusments More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Digoxin is distributed in breastmilk. Use with caution in lactating women. |