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Digibind,
trademark for the antibody used in the treatment of digoxin toxicity (digoxin immune Fab, ovine). Digibind® A therapeutic agent consisting of antigen binding fragments (Fab) derived from antidigoxin antibodies raised in sheep, which have a molecular weight of 46kD. It is used to manage digoxin overdose, and has been used successfully for digitoxin overdose Adverse effects Rare, in patients with a history of allergy, especially to antibiotics; low cardiac output states and congestive heart failure may be exacerbated by withdrawal of the inotropic effects of digitalis. Hypokalemia may occur from re-activation of (sodium, potassium) ATPase Digibind [dij´ĭ-bīnd] trademark for a preparation of digoxin immune Fab (ovine), an antidote for digoxin or digitoxin overdose. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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