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Is It Dificult Administering 250 Mcg Of Digoxin By IV?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Question: Are there any great practical dificulties in administering 250 mcg of Digoxin (Lanoxin) by IV when the ampoules come in quantities of 500 mcg?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (21 days later)
Brief Answer: No practical difficulties... Detailed Answer: Hi, There is no difficulty in administering 250 mcg of Digoxin by IV when the ampoules come in quantities of 500 mcg. You can fill 10 ml syringe, administer 1 ml/min and only half the dose (5 ml). Hope it answered to your query! Dr.Benard
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Is It Dificult Administering 250 Mcg Of Digoxin By IV?

Brief Answer: No practical difficulties... Detailed Answer: Hi, There is no difficulty in administering 250 mcg of Digoxin by IV when the ampoules come in quantities of 500 mcg. You can fill 10 ml syringe, administer 1 ml/min and only half the dose (5 ml). Hope it answered to your query! Dr.Benard