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Kā aprēķināt Corrigan Dosage

Kas ir Corrigan Dosage?

Corrigan dosage calculates digoxin loading dose based on body weight and renal function. It's critical for preventing toxicity.

Formula

Calculate: Loading dose = (weight × 10-15 mcg/kg) adjusted for renal clearance

Soli pa solim ceļvedis

  1. 1Calculate: Loading dose = (weight × 10-15 mcg/kg) adjusted for renal clearance
  2. 2Reduce dose 20-25% for each decade over age 40
  3. 3Maintenance: (CrCl/5) + 0.01 × weight in mcg daily

Worked Examples

Ievade
70 kg, age 75, CrCl 45 mL/min
Rezultāts
Loading 500-750 mcg, maintenance 0.125-0.25 mg daily
Adjusted for age and renal function

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not measuring baseline renal function before dosing
  • Forgetting electrolyte abnormalities (low K, Mg increase risk)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why adjust for age and renal function?

Elderly and renal-impaired patients have reduced digoxin clearance, increasing toxicity risk.

What signs indicate toxicity?

Arrhythmias, nausea, visual disturbances, confusion. Therapeutic level 0.8-2.0 ng/mL; above becomes toxic.

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