title: Digitalis toxicity.
abstract: Digitalis toxicity is a frequently encountered clinical problem. Drug interactions leading to digitalis toxicity are very common. Within this group, the interaction of digitalis and verapamil is increasingly recognized as an important cause of digitalis toxicity. The use of digoxin-binding antibodies represents a significant advance in the treatment of this problem and can be lifesaving in the setting of massive overdose. A case report of digitalis toxicity and a review of this problem and its treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Tuscaloosa Family Practice Residency, College of Community Health Sciences, University of Alabama School of Medicine.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Easterling
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Tietze
mesh_terms: D004071:Digitalis Glycosides / Q000506:poisoning*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D007140:Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D004071:Digitalis Glycosides; D007140:Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments; C050199:digoxin antibodies Fab fragments