What is the problem of digitalis drug poisoning

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We often hear about drug poisoning. And many people to digitalis kind of this kind of medicine, poisoning is not very clear. Now let's take a look at digitalis poisoning.

What is the problem of digitalis drug poisoning

First: a series of symptoms caused by excessive use of digitalis. Gastrointestinal reaction is generally mild, common anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, but also arrhythmia. During the course of taking digitalis, the sudden change of heart rate is an important basis for the diagnosis of digitalis poisoning. If the heart rate suddenly slows down or accelerates significantly.

Second: nervous system performance may have headache, insomnia, depression, dizziness, and even confusion. Visual changes can appear yellow or green vision and diplopia. Potassium metabolism disorder, digitalis poisoning can increase the release of intracellular potassium ions, leading to hyperkalemia.

Third: in case of toxic reaction, digitalis should be stopped immediately, potassium salt should be added, potassium excreting diuretics should be stopped, and arrhythmia should be corrected. Mild poisoning, stop the product and diuretic treatment, if there is hypokalemia and renal function is still good, can give potassium.

matters needing attention

After the emergence of this type of drug poisoning, patients should pay high attention to it. It is better to go to the local regular hospital for treatment immediately.