DIGOXIN (DIGITEK) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DIGOXIN

What is the Trade Name for DIGOXIN?

DIGITEK

What are the Indications for DIGOXIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DIGITEK ¬Æ (digoxin tablets) is a cardiac glycoside indicated for: Treatment of mild to moderate heart failure in adults. ( 1.1 ) Increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure. ( 1.2 ) Control of resting ventricular rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation in adults. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Heart Failure in Adults DIGITEK ¬Æ (digoxin tablets) is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure in adults. DIGITEK ¬Æ (digoxin tablets) increases left ventricular ejection fraction and improves heart failure symptoms as evidenced by improved exercise capacity and decreased heart failure-related hospitalizations and emergency care, while having no effect on mortality. Where possible, DIGITEK ¬Æ (digoxin tablets) should be used in combination with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. 1.2 Heart Failure in Pediatric Patients DIGITEK ¬Æ (digoxin tablets) increases myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure. 1.3 Atrial Fibrillation in Adults DIGITEK ¬Æ (digoxin tablets) is indicated for the control of ventricular response rate in adult patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.

 

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