Digoxin
Also known as: [Often referred to by brand name (see MedlinePlus Drug Information)]
Formal name: Digoxin
Related tests: Therapeutic drug monitoring; Emergency and Overdose Drug Testing; BUN; Creatinine; Creatinine clearance; Potassium
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine if the concentration of digoxin in your blood is at a therapeutic level or to detect toxic levels
When to Get Tested?
After the start of digoxin therapy and at regular intervals to ensure that drug levels are within therapeutic range (not low or at toxic concentrations)
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
No special preparation is needed, but timing of the sample for testing is important. When having your blood drawn, tell the laboratorian when you took your last dose of digoxin.
