Roxithromycin-induced digoxin toxicity.

Med J Aust · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 76-year-old women presented with digoxin toxicity four days after starting a course of roxithromycin. In 10%-15% of the population, digoxin is degraded extensively by bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, and antibiotic-induced changes in the bacterial flora may lead to digoxin toxicity.