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.
Heart Failure. 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.aintenance. 1  PO: 3.4-5.1 mcg/kg/day or 0.125-0.5 mg/day PO; may increase dose every 2 weeks based on clinical response, serum drug levels, and toxicity. 2  IV/IM: 0.1-0.4 mg qDay; IM route not preferred due to severe injection site reaction.