* All doses are based on ideal body weight for children with normal renal function
Digoxin is a crystalline cardiac glycoside obtained from the leaves of Digitalis Lantata
Paediatric data assessing the utility of monitoring serum digoxin concentration are scarce
May 30, 2006 · It may be recommended that adult men with clinically stable heart failure and normal renal function be prescribed a daily digoxin dose of 0
10–15
Plant ingestions account for 80% of pediatric exposure; the remaining 20% of pediatric ingestions arise from medications
Applies to the following strengths: 250 mcg/mL (0
Overview What is digoxin? Digoxin is a medication you take once a day for certain heart issues if first-line (first-choice) drugs don’t work or if you need additional medications
Despite the lack of data regarding its use in children, digoxin continues to be used by most clinicians in the management of pediatric heart failure due to various causes
Medication errors associated with digoxin include miscalculation of pediatric doses and insufficient monitoring of digoxin
Cautious
Pediatric patients may tolerate higher
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Monitor digoxin levels and adjust dose accordingly
Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, usually in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
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Very high levels of digoxin can cause a condition called digoxin toxicity
2 ng/ml B
Serum digoxin levels during maintenance therapy in children of four different age groups were determined by a radioimmunoassay technique
1 mg) in 1 mL; box of 10 vials (NDC 70515 263 10) Toxic levels of digoxin are only slightly higher than therapeutic levels
Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical Digoxin is a well-known cardiac glycoside and one of the oldest drugs used today in cardiovascular medicine
Its renal clearance is estimated to be at 960 ng/mL (1
Taking digoxin with certain heart rhythm drugs may increase the levels of digoxin in your body and increase your risk of side effects, including heart problems
8–2
If cardioversion is performed in patients receiving digoxin, potassium levels should be corrected, and the lowest energy possible should be used
107241, Digoxin is recommended for symptomatic patients with stage C or D heart failure
0 ng per mL (0
Serum digoxin levels less than 0
Recommended Starting DIGITEK® (digoxin tablets) Maintenance Dosage in Adults and Pediatric Patients Over 10 Years Old
3
25 mg IV
Cardiac arrhythmias due to digoxin Digoxin comes as a tablet, capsule, or pediatric elixir (liquid) to take by mouth
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0 ng/ml Heart failure: 0
Time to Steady state: 5 - 10 days (possibly longer) - ESRD: 15 to 20 days