Digoxin Immune Fab Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 10, 2024.

Applies to digoxin immune fab: parenteral powder for injection.

Side effects include:

Worsening of heart failure, hypokalemia, worsening of atrial fibrillation.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to digoxin immune fab: injectable powder for injection, injectable solution, intravenous powder for injection.

General adverse events

The most common adverse events were worsening congestive heart failure, hypokalemia, and worsening atrial fibrillation.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Very common (10% or more): Worsening congestive heart failure (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Atrial fibrillation, transient postural hypertension^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Very common (10% or more): Hypokalemia (13%)^[Ref]

Local

• Common (1% to 10%): Phlebitis of the infusion-site vein^[Ref]

Renal

• Common (1% to 10%): Renal failure^[Ref]

Renal failure occurred in one patient and was determined to be likely due to loss of digoxin inotropic support in combination with the patients underlying medical condition.^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Pulmonary edema, bilateral pleural effusion^[Ref]

Pulmonary edema and bilateral pleural effusion occurred in one patient and was determined to be likely due to loss of digoxin inotropic support in combination with the patients underlying medical condition.^[Ref]

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Further information

Digoxin immune fab side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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