DIGOXIN

Question 1

DIGOXIN

Answer 1

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduces conductivity within the atrioventricular (AV) node.

Question 2

TAKE BLOOD SAMPLES

Answer 2

6-12 HRS AFTER A DOSE

Question 3

THERAPEUTIC RANGE

Answer 3

0.7 - 2 NG/ML

Question 4

SIGNS OF TOXICITY ( SICK + SLOW)

Answer 4

TOXICITY RISK INCREASE FROM 1.5-3 NG/ML

• BRADYCARDIA
• DIARRHEA + VOMITING
• BLURRED + YELLOW VISION
• DIZZINESS / CONFUSION

ANTIDOTE - DIGIFAB