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.
Most frequently it is used for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and heart failure. Digoxin is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. Common side effects include breast enlargement with other side effects generally due to an excessive dose. These side effects may include loss of appetite, nausea, trouble seeing, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat. Greater care is required in older people and those with poor kidney function. It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe. Digoxin is in cardiac glycoside family of medications.