Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Digoxin Immune Fab is used in dog for Digoxin toxicosis. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Digoxin Immune Fab in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Digibind, DigiFab
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0 mg/kg | Based on digoxin body load | Single infusion | Digoxin toxicosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Ovine digoxin-specific Fab antibody fragments that bind free digoxin/digitoxin with high affinity, preventing receptor binding.
Specific antidote for digoxin/digitoxin toxicosis. Very expensive. Dose based on amount of digoxin ingested or serum level. Effect within 30 minutes IV. Rarely available in veterinary settings.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Digoxin Immune Fab pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.