| digoxin immune F. (ovine) |
a preparation of antigen-binding fragments derived from specific antidigoxin antibodies produced in sheep that have been immunized with digoxin coupled as a hapten to human serum albumin, used as an antidote to life-threatening digoxin and digitoxin overdose; administered intravenously.
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| digoxin immune Fab (ovine) for injection |
A monoclonal antibody for use in treating life-threatening overdose of digoxin or digitoxin. This fragment antigen binding (Fab) substance combines with molecules of digoxin or digitoxin, which are then e
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| digoxin |
A drug often used in treating congestive heart failure. It makes the contraction of the heart muscle stronger, slows the rate of the heart beat and helps remove extra fluid from body tissues. It's also used sometimes to treat certain arrhythmias.
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| digoxin |
A heart medication that must be carefully monitored and controlled. Patients must routinely have blood tests done to monitor blood drug levels.
Ãâó: www.idph.state.ia.us/patient_safety/glossary.asp
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