A Case of Severe Digoxin Intoxication Treated with Digoxin Immune Fab.
- Author:
Seong Tak KIM
1
;
Yong Su LIM
;
Won Bin PARK
;
Jae Hyug WOO
;
Jae Ho JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. yongem@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Digoxin;
Digoxin antibodies Fab fragments
- MeSH:
Adult;
Atrial Fibrillation;
Atrial Flutter;
Atrioventricular Block;
Digoxin*;
Electrocardiography;
Heart;
Heart Failure;
Humans;
Information Centers;
Korea;
Male;
Nausea;
Poisoning;
Vomiting
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2014;25(3):323-326
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Digoxin is commonly used in treatment of various heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and sometimes heart failure. The therapeutic range of digoxin is narrow. Therefore, Digoxin toxicity is common. However, severe digoxin intoxication is uncommon. Many cases involving application of Digoxin immune Fab for digoxin intoxication in other countries have been reported. However, no cases have been reported in Korea. We reported on one case, a 34-year-old male with acute and severe digoxin intoxication who was treated with digibind(R). His chief complaint was gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. Electrocardiography (ECG) showed third degree atrioventricular (AV) block. After an infusion of digibind(R), third degree AV block rhythm was changed to first degree AV block. Nowadays, we can obtain a digoxin antidote from the national poisoning information center. Therefore, we should actively consider application of Digoxin immune Fab in patients with severe digoxin intoxication.
