The Frequent Use of Digoxin

One of the oldest medications in our pharmacopeia is digoxin. It may be used for atrial fibrillation and heart failure, although not as a first-line agent. Despite this, digoxin use is on the rise. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he evaluates why more prescribers are using digoxin.The GameChangerNo new randomized controlled trials have been published to justify the increased use of digoxin. However, when used, providers should routinely monitor digoxin levels.  HostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceGazzaniga G, Menichelli D, Scaglione F, et al. Effect of digoxin on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation with and without heart failure: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and 12 meta-analyses. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2023 Apr;79(4):473-483. doi: 10.1007/s00228-023-03470-y. Epub 2023 Mar 6. PMID: 36872367; PMCID: PMC10039090.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10039090/ Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Apply information on the potential uses and harms of digoxin 2. Apply a strategy for monitoring digoxin in heart failure patients 0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-400-H01-PInitial release date: 12/18/2023Expiration date: 12/18/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram