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.
0.5 Stars. Digoxin, sold under the brand name Lanoxin, is a prescription drug used to help treat arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and improve symptoms of fatigue caused by heart failure. Digoxin belongs to a group of drugs known as anti-arrhythmics, which work by preventing sodium from being pumped out of heart cells. Digoxin Warnings