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What is the direct effect of digoxin
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Inbhibition of cardiac Na, K ATPase
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What is the Indirect effect of Digoxin
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inhibition of Neuronal Na, K ATPase
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When would you use Digoxin
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CHF
Supraventricular Tachycardias (except wolff-parkinson-white syndrome) |
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What are the early signs of side effects of digoxin
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Anorexia, nausea, ECG changes
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What are the later signs of side effects of Digoxin
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Disorientation, Visual effects (halos)
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What are the Toxic Side effects of Digoxin
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Any cardiac arrhythmias = life threatening
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How do you manage the toxicity of Digoxin
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Use of Fab antibodies towards digoxin
supportive therapy (electrolyes and antiarrhythmics class 1b) |
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What are the Drug interactions of Digoxin
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Diuretics - decrease K, Mg, and increase Ca
Quinidine and verapamil = displace digoxin = toxicity |