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Serum digoxin determination in outpatients--need for standardization.

T Jogestrand, R Nordlander

    British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Resting before blood draws significantly increases serum digoxin levels in outpatients. Standardized rest is crucial for accurate digoxin concentration measurements, impacting patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Serum digoxin levels are critical for therapeutic drug monitoring.
    • Physical activity is known to influence digoxin pharmacokinetics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of rest on serum digoxin concentrations in outpatients.
    • To establish optimal conditions for reliable digoxin level determination.

    Main Methods:

    • Blood samples were collected from 30 outpatients before and after periods of rest.
    • Serum digoxin analysis was performed using standard laboratory techniques.

    Main Results:

    • A significant increase in serum digoxin concentration was observed during rest.
    • Steady-state digoxin levels were reached after approximately 2 hours of supine rest.
    • The mean increase in digoxin was 23%, with a wide range (0-75%).

    Conclusions:

    • Everyday physical activity can alter serum digoxin concentrations.
    • Standardized rest in a supine position is essential before blood sampling for accurate digoxin measurements.
    • This finding has implications for optimizing therapeutic drug monitoring of digoxin.

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