Take blood samples at least 6 hours after the previous dose, but ideally 8–12 hours afterwards
It is in the cardiac glycoside class of drugs
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For example, when opening a glass ampoule, tiny glass particles may get into the solution and risk being drawn up into the syringe
What is digoxin? Digoxin is derived from the leaves of a digitalis plant
Before taking
How should this medicine be used? Digoxin comes as a tablet, capsule, or pediatric elixir (liquid) to take by mouth
Digoxin is a type of medicine called a cardiac glycoside
Digoxin works by inhibiting
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
0 to 4
Digoxin was found to exert its disc-protective effects through at least three
Which is an expected patient outcome related to the administration of digoxin? a
Digoxin protected against intervertebral disc degeneration in rat needle models
25mg, but this MUST be verified by the prescribing doctor or your pharmacist
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Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, usually in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Having too much or 4
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Digoxin may need to be temporarily stopped or reduced before electrical cardioversion
For the deltoid muscle route, the needle gauges are 22 to 25 with a length of 5/8 to 1 inch
Overall incidence of adverse reactions with this drug has been reported to be 5% to 20%, with 15% to 20% of adverse events considered serious
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) b
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For intravenous infusion ( Lanoxin ®), give intermittently in Glucose 5% or Sodium chloride 0
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5 mcg per kg of body weight per day
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25mg intravenous push to a patient