User:Mr. Ibrahem/Digoxin immune fab

Digoxin immune fab, sold under the brand name Digibind among others, is the antidote for digoxin toxicity. It may also be used for toxicity from certain plants such as oleander or foxglove and for eclampsia. It is given by injection into a vein. Benefits occur within 30 minutes.

Common side effects include low potassium and heart failure. Other side effects may include allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. When needed, it can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It works by binding to digoxin and similar compounds in the blood.

Digoxin immune fab was approved for medical use in the United States in 1986. In the United Kingdom one 40 mg vial cost the NHS about £750. In the United States this amount costs about 4,200 USD as of 2021. It is made from antibodies from sheep that have been immunized with a digoxin derivative.