The following medications were noted on review of the clients home medication profile. Which of the medications would most likely potentiate or elevate serum digoxin levels?
The following medications were noted on review of the clients home medication profile. Which of the medications would most likely potentiate or elevate serum digoxin levels?
Quinidine is known to increase serum digoxin levels dramatically by decreasing its renal clearance. This interaction can lead to digoxin toxicity. Other listed medications such as KCl (potassium chloride), thyroid agents, and theophylline do not have a significant effect on elevating serum digoxin levels.
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