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What labs require fasting?
glucose, lipids
What are the advantages of fasting before labs?
TO FAST OR NOT TO FAST?It is not necessarily an advantage or disadvantage to fasting before labs. It depends on what test the doctor is asking for and what results are needed with the blood drawn.If the doctor asks you to fast; he or she may be trying to determine your blood sugar levels while fasting or to see what your triglyceride and cholesterol levels are at the fasting time frame.Fasting can and should make a difference that is why we ask; however, if a patient is diabetic, overweight, or in poor general health the labs may be affected no matter what they do.K StansburyCentral Valley Medical
Can you drink coffee before a fasting blood test?
No. You can and should drink red bull before fasting labs. The diet red bull, of course. This is much better for you and will not affect the blood test.
Is it safe to take digoxin and ibuprofen?
Aspirin, an NSAID, is contraindicated in the use with Digoxin due to the fact that it increases Digoxin levels in th blood and could lead to Digoxin Toxicity.
Can you take Benadryl and digoxin together?
Can you take Benadryl if you are taking Digoxin
Should you take blood pressure drug before fasting blood test?
Fasting labs are not affected by blood pressure medications and they should be taken as prescribed. Simply take them with some water of plain black coffee on your regular schedule.
What is the treatment for dig toxicity?
If this question is referring to Digoxin, then the antidote is Digoxin Imunefab.
How is digoxin associated with hypokalemia?
Usually, hyperkalemia is associated with usage of digoxin. This is due to the blocking action of digoxin on the Na/K ase which results in accumulation of extracellular K+.Most of the times, patients presenting with heart problems are already on diuretics before they are prescribed with digoxin. Diuretics cause hypokalemia as they result in excessive excretion of K+ from the body. Hypokalemia in turn causes digoxin toxicity. Digoxin toxicity does not cause hypokalemia, but hypokalemia can worsen digoxin toxicity.
How many milliliter of digoxin do you give if a doctor's order states give digoxin 0.3 mg IM and you have digoxin 500mcg to 2ml?
It's 1.2 mL.
What are the complications of digoxin and lasix when taken together?
lasix leads to hypocalemia which may lead to digoxin toxicty
Do you have to fast for a gfr?
You dont' need to fast for the GFR, but usually it's drawn with other labs that require fasting, so contact your health care provider or lab for advice.
Is digoxin a nitrate?
yes
