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What does Digoxin do?
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Increases strength and vigor of heart contractions.
Useful in treatment of heart failure. |
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What does it treat?
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mild to moderate chf
treats atrial fibrillation. |
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Digoxin should not be used with:
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verapamil
Isoptin Quinidine amiodarone indomethacin alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR, spironolactone (Aldactone) itraconazole (Sporanox) can increase digoxin levels and the risk of toxicity. co-administration of digoxin and beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers |
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Serious side effects associated with digoxin includ
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heart block
rapid heartbeat slow heart rate visual disturbance (blurred or yellow vision) abdominal pain breast enlargement |
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Why should levels be monitored?
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Pt's with low blood potassium can develop digoxin toxicity (even when digoxin levels are not considered elevated).
High calcium and low magnesium levels can increase digoxin toxicity and produce serious disturbances in heart rhythm. |
