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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
In an emergency, assist breathing as needed (see CPR) and get professional medical help. Arrhythmias are treated according to which arrhythmia develops. If toxicity is due to a recent, acute single exposure, treatment may involve: Activated charcoal; Tube through the mouth ...[read article]
Tests for Digitalis Toxicity
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. A test can be done to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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The digoxin test checks to see how much of the medication digoxin you have in your blood. Digoxin is a type of medicine called a cardiac glycoside, which is used to... More
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Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. This article discusses the laboratory test to measure the amount of creatinine ... More
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A serum magnesium test is a measurement of how much magnesium there is in the blood. More
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This test measures the amount of potassium in the blood. Potassium (K) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste produ... More
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Medical Procedures for Digitalis Toxicity
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Gastric suction is a procedure that empties the contents of the stomach. It may be done for tests, or to remove materials such as poisons. More
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Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to remove these substances. More
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Cardioversion is a method to restore an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal. More
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Prescribed Medications for Digitalis Toxicity
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. More
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin or other tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures. More
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ATROPINE (A troe peen) is used to reduce saliva and fluid in the respiratory tract. It is also used to treat spasms caused by certain diseases of the gastrointestin... More
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CHOLESTYRAMINE (koe LESS tir a meen) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose c... More
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Anticonvulsant parenterally; electrolyte; required cofactor for numerous human enzyme systems. More
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholester... More
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DIGOXIN IMMUNE FAB (di JOX in im MUNE fab) binds to portions of digoxin. It is used to treat an overdose of digoxin or digitoxin. More
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SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE (SOE dee um pol ee STYE reen SUHL fuh neyt) takes potassium out of the body by binding to it in the intestines. It is used to treat too... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Digitalis Toxicity
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CHARCOAL (CHAR kole) is a dietary supplement. It is used to absorb gases in the stomach that cause stomach gas. Do not use this supplement to treat poisonings or ov... More
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Anticonvulsant parenterally; electrolyte; required cofactor for numerous human enzyme systems. More
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