Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
low
This usually is a rate-related phenomenon associated with the infusion of digoxin immune Fab minutes after infusion is started. A membrane filter will reduce the risk of a reaction. If the reaction occurs, the infusion needs to be stopped and restarted at a slower rate.
short term
low
Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs at a median of 7 days after therapy with digoxin immune Fab, affecting about 2% of treated patients in one study.[54] Patients who have been treated with digoxin immune Fab are monitored for development of uncontrolled AF or worsening heart failure and given additional treatment as required.
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