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How can the excretion of digoxin work in a patient with kidney failure?
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16%: 16 % of digoxin is metabolized by the liver. In complete renal failure, not on dialysis, the dose is given every 3-4 days. Dose is adjusted by measured levels.
Answered 7/15/2014
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