A patient in hospital takes digoxin at a dose of 125 micrograms daily.  He is currently not able to swallow tablets easily so you recommend changing to liquid. The solution is available as 50microg/ml. How many millilitres would be needed for 7 days supply? units- ml

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A patient in hospital takes digoxin at a dose of 125 micrograms daily.  He is currently not able to swallow tablets easily so you recommend changing to liquid. The solution is available as 50microg/ml.

How many millilitres would be needed for 7 days supply?

units- ml

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