Question
Pharmacology Question on General Pharmacology
A patient given digoxin started having side effects like nausea and vomiting. The serum concentration of digoxin was 4 mg/dL. The plasma therapeutic range is 1 mg/dL. If the half-life of digoxin is 40 hours, how long should one wait before resuming the treatment?
A
40 hours
B
80 hours
C
120 hours
D
140-180 hours
Answer
80 hours
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): 80 hours