PediRounds

Digoxin — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Digoxin in children. Category: Cardiac.

DoseDigitalising and maintenance doses are age/weight specific - consult formulary
RouteIV/PO

Clinical notes

Narrow therapeutic index; monitor levels, potassium and renal function.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines