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.
However, some clinical studies have shown that the target digoxin blood level for effectively treating heart failure is between 0.5 and 1 ng per mL. Most people will likely be maintained on a digoxin dosage between 0.125 mg and 0.25 mg to achieve this level.our dosage of digoxin (Lanoxin Â®) may be adjusted no more often than every two weeks based on how you respond to the medicine and the results of your digoxin blood level.