Faulkton Area Medical Center
1300 Oak Street - P.O. Box 100 - Faulkton, South Dakota 57438
Hospital- 605-598-6262   Clinic- 605-598-6239

 



 

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Digoxin

Also known as:  Often referred to by brand name
Formal name:  Digoxin
Related tests:  Therapeutic drug monitoring, BUN, Creatinine, Creatinine clearance, Potassium

Why get tested?
To determine if the concentration of digoxin in your blood is at a therapeutic level or to detect toxic levels.

When to get tested?
Soon after the start of digoxin therapy and at regular intervals to ensure that drug levels are within therapeutic range and are not low or at toxic concentrations.

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.

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Last Updated 02/05/2010