Question 1

is digoxin toxic?

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Digoxin: the drug digitalis which in a refined form is digitalis is one of the oldest poisons used by man. The ancient Egyptians called in 'bulls blood' and killed with it. It must be used properly, in tightly controlled dosage and followed by the physician. It has been used therapeutically for ages, recently it has lost popularity and present suggestions are to use it very cautiously

Question 2

what's the toxicity of digoxin?

Accepted Answer

Renal impairment: Digoxin toxicity usual results from kidney impairment as digoxin is really cleared provided reasonable doses are used.  Toxicity can result in arrythmias, visual changes, etc.  Digibind (digoxin immune fab) is the treatment but can only done once in a persons lifetime.

Question 3

what is the toxicity of too much digoxin?

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate: Digoxin toxicity will cause a slow heart rate and can lead to death if not treated.

Question 4

how much would a lawsuit be worth for a digitek (digoxin) toxicity related death?

Accepted Answer

Highly variable: Monetary recovery from litigation will depend upon the costs incurred medically, plus loss of earnings, loss of companionship, the life-expectancy of the deceased, and a variety of other factors.  This could best be assessed by an experienced malpractice attorney.

Question 5

how can digoxin toxicity cause both hyper and hypokalemia?

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It doesnt: Digoxin per se does not cause hyper or hypokalemia. However the effect  of potassium level can be worsen by the presence of digoxin. Hyperkalemia causes slow heart beat and hypokalmia causes irregular heart beats which can be worse if digoxin is present.

Question 6

how does dilantin work in digoxin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Anti arrhythmic : Dilantin, an anti epileptic drug has a mild anti arrhythmic effect against ventricular activity which is common in digitalis toxicity. But it's activity is weak and rarely used as there is a more specific and effective treatment such as Digibind (digoxin immune fab) that binds digoxin out of the tissues and circulation.

Question 7

why do patients who are on chronic digoxin therapy have both hypokalemia and digoxin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

PRIOR ANSWER +...: Digoxin by itself doesn't lead to hypokalemia (low potassium). Dig is used for congestive heart failure traditionally; however there are many problems with dig toxicity, especially in the elderly, and there have been many deaths related to dig toxicity expecially is associated with hypokalemia, which will be caused by diuretics. Today dig is rarely used, we have better drugs for chf.

Question 8

why do patients on chronic digoxin therapy present with hypokalemia when they have digoxin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin toxicity: Your question reveres the fact that hypoklemia (H) is a cause of digoxin (D) toxicity. One of the causes of H is a low magnesium (M) level that can be seen in the patient is on both D and diuretics that waste both potassium and M in the urine. Ask the physician (P) who prescribed the D for more information, as the P knows the patient the best. Good luck.

Question 9

what is digitek (digoxin)?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin: Digitek is a name for digoxin, a medication used for heart failure.

Question 10

what is lanoxin (digoxin) used for?

Accepted Answer

Regulate heart beat: There are two major indications for Lanoxin (digoxin ) to regular heart beat and to treat congestion in congestive heart failure it is often an additive to other medications rather than a stand alone medication.

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