Digifab TM
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Active ingredients: digoxin-specific antibody fragment f(ab)
Pack: Digifab 40 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DigiFab Digoxin-specific antibody fragment f(Ab) (ovine) 40mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Digoxin-specific antibody fragment F(Ab) (Ovine) DigiFab is indicated for the treatment of known (or strongly suspected) life-threatening digoxin toxicity associated with ventricular arrhythmias, progressive bradycardia, or second or third degree heart block not responsive to atropine, and where additional measures besides withdrawal of digoxin and correction of serum electrolyte abnormalities are considered necessary. Consequences of multiple dosing with DigiFab have not been evaluated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or off-white friable cake. Colourless to pale yellow solution when reconstituted.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Reconstituted Solution see label for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial per carton pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient digoxin-specific antibody fragment f(ab)
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
