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What is the trade name for digoxin?
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Lanoxin
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What is the major drug class of digoxin?
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Cardiac glycosides
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What is digoxin used for?
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HF and atrial dysrhythmias
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What is the mechanism of action of digoxin?
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Digoxin inhibits sodium,potassium ATPase, allowing Ca+ to build up in myocytes, increasing contractility and cardiac output. Also promotes uptake of acetylcholine/vagal stim. which decreases hr.
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What are the major drug interactions of digoxin?
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Loop and thiazide diuretics, ACE Inhibitors and glucocorticoids, potassium supplements.
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