Digitoxin Flashcards
1
Q
How does digitoxin work?
A
- blocks Na+/K+ pump
-used to slow pulse in fast AF
2
Q
What is the typical dose ?
A
-500mcg repeated after 12 hrs then 125 mcg
3
Q
Side effects?
A
-nausea
-less apetite
yellow vision
confusion
gynaecomastia
