A slight chance of showers between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
As per ACCF/AHA guidelines, a loading dose to initiate digoxin therapy in patients with heart failure is not necessary. 0.125-0.25 mg PO/IV qDay; higher doses including 0.375-0.5 mg/day rarely needed. Use lower end of dosing (0.125 mg/day) in patients with impaired renal function or low lean body mass.
If you are taking digoxin because of an irregular heartbeat, your ideal range may be between 1.5 and 2.5 ng/mL. But this range varies widely. This is because the test is more commonly used to check for toxicity when treating an irregular heart beat instead of to find out how well the drug is working as a treatment.his heartbeat is often caused by atrial fibrillation. Digoxin may also be given to you if you have congestive heart failure (CHF). When you take digoxin, it's important that the drug be at the right level for you to get the help you need from it.