Fatal digoxin-quinidine interaction in an elderly woman.
The medical records of an elderly woman revealed strong evidence of a lethal digoxin-quinidine interaction. This case and several problems contributing to digitalis toxicity are presented. Physicians should be more aware of the potential toxicities involved in cardioactive drug therapy in the elderly. Current concepts of the quinidine-digoxin interaction are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D004077:Digoxin / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D011802:Quinidine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004077:Digoxin; D011802:Quinidine