Digoxin

Cardiac Glycoside

Digoxin is a rapid acting cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of CHF and rapid atrial dysrhythmias. It increases the force and velocity of myocardial contraction and cardiac output. It also decreases conduction through the AV node, thus decreasing heart rate.

Increase cardiac output in CHF and to stabilize supraventricular tachydysrhythmias

• - V-Fib
• - V-TACH except due to CHF

• - Hypotension
• - AV Block
• - Drowsiness

0.25 to 0.5mg slowly IV

10 to 50mcg/kg IV