Fargoxin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Digoxin

Indications/Uses

CHF; paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Inj: Heart failure w/ atrial fibrillation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Rapid digitalization (24-36 hr) Adult 4-6 tab followed at adequate interval by 1 tab until compensation is achieved. Childn 25 mcg/kg, increasing at interval until compensation achieved. Maintenance: 10-20 mcg/kg daily. Slow digitalization (3-5 days) 2-3 tab daily in divided doses. Maintenance: 1-3 tab daily. Inj 0.5-1 mg/day.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Ventricular tachycardia & fibrillation, 2nd degree & complete AV block, sinus arrest, excessive sinus bradycardia.

Special Precautions

Partial heart block, acute myocarditis, rheumatic carditis. Impaired renal function. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

CNS & GI disturbances. Rarely, confusion, disorientation, aphasia, disturbances of heart rate, conduction & rhythm. Exceptionally, allergic skin reactions, gynecomastia.

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Drug Interactions

Amphotericin & drugs which deplete K may enhance possibility of digoxin toxicity. Absorption may be inhibited by antacids; cholestyramine, colestipol, neomycin, sulfasalazine. Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia w/ Ca salts & antiarrhythmics. Serum conc may be increased by quinidine.

MIMS Class

Cardiac Drugs

ATC Classification

C01AA05 - digoxin ; Belongs to the class of digitalis glycosides. Used in the treatment of heart failure.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fargoxin inj 0.5 mg/2 mL

Packing/Price

(amp) 5 × 1's (Rp140,000/boks)

Form

Fargoxin tab 0.25 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp25,000/boks)

Fargoxin

digoxin

Manufacturer:

Fahrenheit