Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Digitek as follows:
- In individuals using Digitek, the risk for toxicity with Digitek is quite high, as the therapeutic and toxic levels of Digitek in the blood are very close. Altered levels of calcium, potassium and magnesium ions in the blood can also contribute to increasing risk for Digitek toxicity and arrhythmias. Individuals with Digitek toxicity can present with severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, appetite changes, headache, dizziness, confusion, and yellowing of vision. Individuals can also present with life-threatening arrhythmias, with associated chest pain, pounding irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, and exacerbated shortness of breath. Report any of these findings to your physician, during intake of Digitek, for any appropriate changes to be made on dose of Digitek and plan of care.
- Digitek can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Digitek use also carries risk for causing or aggravating anxiety and agitation, especially in individuals with history. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, hallucinations, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, and aggression. Report any of these findings to your physician, during intake of Digitek, for any appropriate changes to be made on dose of Digitek and plan of care.
