The filter has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the removal of beta-2 microglobulin in patient undergoing hemodialysis. We used the filter (the patient agrees) off label, in the course of digitalis intoxication and we have shown that the filter is capable of removing the drug effectively.
Keywords: Digoxin poisoning; filter Lixelle S-35; hemodialysis.
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