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Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin Toxicity (DIGOXIN IMMUNE FAB (antibody)…
Cardiac Glycosides
Digoxin Toxicity
Support therapy for GI symptoms
Monitor and treat arrhythmia
Determine digoxin levels and Potassium levels
DIGOXIN IMMUNE FAB (antibody)
antidote for digoxin overdose
D/C digoxin for overdose
Patient/family teaching:
don't switch brands
No breastfeeding
No OTC meds
report any adverse effects
monitor pulse daily
Nursing Process:
CV: if pulse is < 60 WITHHOLD digoxin
I & O & daily weight
Resp: SOB, peripheral and pulmonary edema
check for hypokalemia: could mean dig toxicity
(Digitalization) BOLUS: a series of large doses can be given to quickly reach therapeutic level