A patient is prescribed digoxin 125 micrograms once daily for atrial fibrillation. They are subsequently started on amiodarone for rhythm control. Wha...

Question

A patient is prescribed digoxin 125 micrograms once daily for atrial fibrillation. They are subsequently started on amiodarone for rhythm control. What adjustment to the digoxin dose is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Halve the digoxin dose

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Double the digoxin dose

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No change to digoxin dose

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Stop digoxin

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Increase digoxin dose by 25%

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Drug Interaction (Digoxin and Amiodarone)

A patient is prescribed digoxin 125 micrograms once daily for atrial fibrillation. They are subsequently started on amiodarone for rhythm control. What adjustment to the digoxin dose is typically required?