Digoxin
Generic Name: digoxin
Brand Names:
Digoxin
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside extracted from Digitalis lanata leaves. It is used to treat heart failure and control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation.
Overview
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside extracted from Digitalis lanata leaves. It is used to treat heart failure and control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation.
Uses
Treatment of mild to moderate heart failure in adults, increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure, and controlling resting ventricular rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation in adults.
Dosage
Dose based on patient-specific factors including age, lean body weight, and renal function. Loading doses range from 10-15 mcg/kg for adults over 10 years, administered in divided doses. Maintenance dosing ranges 3.4-5.1 mcg/kg/day for adults with normal renal function.
Side Effects
Overall incidence 5-20%, with 15-20% serious. Cardiac toxicity accounts for approximately 50%, gastrointestinal 25%, CNS 25%. Common: nausea, vomiting, anorexia, visual changes, cardiac arrhythmias.
Interactions
Digoxin has narrow therapeutic index. P-glycoprotein inducers/inhibitors alter pharmacokinetics. Major interactions: amiodarone (70% increase), dronedarone (150% AUC increase), gentamicin (129-212% increase). Decreased concentrations with rifampin, St. John's Wort, phenytoin.
Warnings
Risk of ventricular fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Severe sinus bradycardia or sinoatrial block possible. Digoxin toxicity indicated by nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias. Avoid in myocarditis. Not recommended in acute myocardial infarction. Narrow therapeutic index requiring monitoring. Contraindicated in ventricular fibrillation and known hypersensitivity to digoxin or other digitalis preparations.
Pregnancy
No drug-associated risk of major birth defects identified from decades of experience. Digoxin crosses placenta. Monitor neonates for toxicity signs. Requirements may increase during pregnancy, decrease postpartum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digoxin used for?▼
Treatment of mild to moderate heart failure in adults, increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure, and controlling resting ventricular rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation in adults.
What are the side effects of Digoxin?▼
Overall incidence 5-20%, with 15-20% serious. Cardiac toxicity accounts for approximately 50%, gastrointestinal 25%, CNS 25%. Common: nausea, vomiting, anorexia, visual changes, cardiac arrhythmias.
Can I take Digoxin during pregnancy?▼
No drug-associated risk of major birth defects identified from decades of experience. Digoxin crosses placenta. Monitor neonates for toxicity signs. Requirements may increase during pregnancy, decrease postpartum.
What are the important warnings for Digoxin?▼
Risk of ventricular fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Severe sinus bradycardia or sinoatrial block possible. Digoxin toxicity indicated by nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias. Avoid in myocarditis. Not recommended in acute myocardial infarction. Narrow therapeutic index requiring monitoring. Contraindicated in ventricular fibrillation and known hypersensitivity to digoxin or other digitalis preparations.
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Medical Disclaimer
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