Digoxin

Authors

John Noviasky, Upstate University Hospital
William Darko, Upstate University Hospital
Darowan Akajabor, SBH Health System
Arkadiy Makaron, Upstate University Hospital
Christopher Miller, Upstate University Hospital
Deirdre P. Pierce, St. John Fisher University
Robert Seabury, Upstate University Hospital
Karen Whalen, St. Josephs Hospital Health Center

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

In lieu of an abstract, here is the chapter's first paragraph:

Digitalis is the oldest cardiovascular compound still in use today.¹ More than 200 years ago, Sir William Withering observed that foxglove flower derivative (digitalis purpura) could be used for “cardiac dropsy.”² Since that time, the positive hemodynamic, neurohormonal, and electrophysiologic effects of digoxin have been well explored._¹

Comments

This is a chapter in: Cohen H. eds. Casebook in Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing New York, NY: McGraw-Hill: http://accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1514§ionid=88803583

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Publication Information

Noviasky, John; Darko, William; Akajabor, Darowan; Makaron, Arkadiy; Miller, Christopher; Pierce, Deirdre P.; Seabury, Robert; and Whalen, Karen (2015). "Digoxin." Casebook in Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing , 65-78.

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