THE ascendancy of digitalis intoxication in recent years has made this problem and its recognition an ever important clinical consideration in every patient receiving the drug. Much of this increase ...

Evaluation of the drug by Canadian regulatory authorities is under way. Paladin Labs will take over distribution of BTG’s treatment for digoxin toxicity or overdose in Canada. DigiFab™ is currently ...

Cyanide binds to the ferric ion on cytochrome oxidase and abruptly halts the electron transport chain and aerobic respiration, producing profound toxic effects. Cyanide also preferentially binds to ...

Digoxin toxicity is worsened in states of hypokalemia (low potassium) since digoxin normally binds to the ATPase pump on the same site as potassium. When potassium levels are low, digoxin can more ...

The special problem posed by digitoxin and some of the other purified glycosides should not be interpreted as indicating a difference in basic action of this drug. All digitalis preparations have ...