Rx Name [DIGOXIN, 24040492]
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DIGOXIN 0.25MG/ML INJ (LDP/AHI)
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24040492
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CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES
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Cardiac failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal tachycardia.
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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+] thereby potentially increasing digoxin toxicity. |
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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. |
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Digoxin crosses the placenta and can be detected in the fetus. Dosage adjusments maybe necessary.
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Digoxin is distributed in breastmilk. Use with caution in lactating women.
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