digoxin immune FAB

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Pronunciation: di JOX in im MYOON FAB

Brand: DigiFab

What is the most important information I should know about digoxin immune FAB?

If possible, before you receive digoxin immune FAB, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to antibiotics or papaya extracts such as papain or chymopapain.

In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you have received this medicine.

What is digoxin immune FAB?

Digoxin immune FAB is used as an antidote to treat a life-threatening overdose of digoxin or digitoxin.

Digoxin immune FAB is not for treating a mild digitalis overdose.

Digoxin immune FAB may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving digoxin immune FAB?

If possible, before you receive digoxin immune FAB, tell your doctor if you have:

  • heart disease;
  • kidney disease;
  • if you are allergic to antibiotics; or
  • if you are allergic to papaya extracts such as papain or chymopapain (Chymodiactin).

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether digoxin immune FAB will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether digoxin immune FAB passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.

How is digoxin immune FAB given?

Digoxin immune FAB is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

You may need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with digoxin immune FAB.

This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using digoxin immune FAB.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since digoxin immune FAB is given in an emergency situation by a healthcare professional, it is not likely that you will miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid after receiving digoxin immune FAB?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of digoxin immune FAB?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • fever;
  • high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);
  • low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);
  • shortness of breath (even with mild exertion); or
  • swelling, rapid weight gain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect digoxin immune FAB?

Other drugs may interact with digoxin immune FAB, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about digoxin immune FAB.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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