Abstract |
The efficacy of beta methyldigoxin was examined in a group of 40 elderly patients who had been hospitalised due to congested heart decompensation. A good clinical response was obtained in 95.5% of cases with the presence of slight toxic phenomena in 2 cases only (4.5%). The paper underlines the excellent pharmacokinetic pattern of the substance used in the steady state. Steady state digitalemic values were within the acceptable range in 83.76% of cases, whereas underdosage and overdosage phenomena were observed in 6.87% and 9.37% of patients respectively.
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Authors | U Tellini, G Conati, A Battistoni, S Pedron, M Schinella, C Cacace, R Patuzzo |
Journal | Minerva cardioangiologica
(Minerva Cardioangiol)
Vol. 39
Issue 3
Pg. 81-5
(Mar 1991)
ISSN: 0026-4725 [Print] Italy |
Vernacular Title | Terapia di mantenimento con beta metildigossina nell'anziano. Studio su 40 pazienti. |
PMID | 1881559
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Drug Evaluation
- Drug Overdose
(blood)
- Female
- Heart Failure
(blood, drug therapy)
- Hospitalization
- Humans
- Male
- Medigoxin
(administration & dosage, blood, pharmacokinetics)
- Time Factors
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