Why is digoxin used

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Avatar n tn Digoxin is a medication which is used for heart rate control in atrial fibrillation, It has been shown to keep people out of the hospital successfully, but has never been shown to decrease mortality. So if yous top taking it you may have worsening heart rate control, palpitations, possibly pass out (syncope), and could develop a breathlessness or even a cardiomyopathy. Speak to your cardiologist about the reasons why you want to spot this medication.
Avatar n tn s explanation where he states digoxin is used to treat irregular heartbeats. I was on digoxin for a few months following my congested heart failue event. It is my understanding the medication is used to increase contractility of the pumping chambers. My medication for stablizing heart rate is a beta blocker (coreg) and an ACE inhibitor. My research: "Digoxin is contraindicated in patients with ventricular fibrillation.
Avatar f tn However, in general calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers are preferred to digoxin. Digoxin has been around for a long time! I used Digoxin over 50 years ago for my PSVT, and my recollection was that it did little to prevent episodes. There are so many newer drugs now that are far more effective. My basic understanding of Digoxin is that it works on the heart's electrical system and decreases the heart rate, but increases each stroke volume.
Avatar f tn I think they are both beta blockers, as is Metoprolol, which is a generic and is a low cost beta blocker. I time 50 mg of slow release Metroprolol a day to lower my heart rate which is subjected to AFib. It works for me, keeps my resting HR at about 80-85.
2021358 tn?1328748117 It made a tremendous difference in my pulse, bp, and even in decreasing stomache nausea and constipation (stomache is also controlled by vagal nerve). I felt almost normal. Digoxin is the only drug I know of on the market which strengthens the vagal nerve. It is an old drug which was used for heart failure years ago. Unfortunately, I had bad side effects and had to cut my dose in half. Even if the MD does't go along with the digoxin, they are the specialists to see for the vagal nerve.
162069 tn?1224677411 It seems that the addition of digoxin to her regimen is what has done the trick, as it has significantly lowered her amount of SVT pac's are still very frequent, but as long as her ef is improved I am a very happy camper....
Avatar n tn Thanks Kenkeith. My reduced pulse is associated with dizziness and low BP (100/70), all happening together in last 7-10 days. Since 2007 my ACE-I dose has come down from 12.5 to 2.5 to keep my BP at 110/70. For last two days I have stopped ACE-I just to make sure my BP does not fall below 100/70. From your reply it sounds all is well except that I need to adjust my medicines. I was concerned that low pulse/BP are danger signs, in heart parients. I did not know that digoxin also effects pulse.
Avatar f tn I'm 76 and have had 2 cardio versions. My cardio just took me off digoxin and started me on propafenone which is really making me sick. Do you ever adjust to it? I'm taking 225 mg twice a day.
4703993 tn?1379768388 but it is also doing nothing for my heart rate... he said atenolol is the only beta blocker he is willing to try because it is the least strongest of all.....
Avatar m tn There is no way to answer that question from the information provided. You have all kinds of mish-mosh thrown about. Digoxin has been used for decades and when needed, is needed. I don't understand this "can be very toxic" business. Physicians these days follow fairly standard protocols throughout the United States. I don't see anything in your post that seems to be malpractice if that is your legal objective.
Avatar f tn I am curious as to why your cardiologist would have you on digoxin. It is used today mostly for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It has been surpassed by beta blockers and/or calcium channel blockers as a first line choice. Did you perhaps experience syncope before your ablation? High ventricular rate leads to insufficient diastolic filling time. Digoxin slows down the conduction in the AV node and increases its refractory period, and it can reduce the ventricular rate.
Avatar m tn your cardiologist put you on Metoprolol and Digoxin. The latter drug is very old. I took it back in 1957 when my SVT first appeared. It's toxic and can buildup in you body. I'd ask with all of the possible anti-arrhythmic drugs available, why were you put on Digoxin? Question: What strength Metoprolol were you prescribed? When you get these episodes, there are several ways that you can convert them on your own. Has anyone shown you how to perform Valsalva?
Avatar m tn But i do not want to become dependent on it, this is why i want the problem solved. Also being overweight will this affect my breathing i.e. shortness of breath and affect my exercise tolerance? In addition, affect the way i sleep?
Avatar f tn i hev a question concerning digoxin....wat is its effect in the body. I mean its pharmacokinetic effects. i am having a hard time searching the net for it...
4356842 tn?1353312209 ve read online they usually give amoxcillin to treat it. My question is has anyone else on digoxin taken amoxcillin? Is it safe. Being on dig I know there's a lot of stuff we can and can not take. I know my best bet would be to talk to my Dr. But I don't know when or if I n even go and see her. I'm just curious about the dig and amoxicillin.
Avatar f tn I got a portable pulse ox to monitor my heart rate. Tonight it went from 53 to 92 to 106 all at rest, within a 5 min time frame. Why? The dr explained what SVT is but I'm worried. He prescribed me Digoxin and Lopressor. But my heart is still being crazy. Wondering if I need an ablation. Hmm.
4356842 tn?1353312209 My gosh, Digoxin is a very old drug. There are many new anti-arrhythmics available that you could try these days. I took Digoxin back in 1957, and it did little to stop mine. I eventually went unmedicated from my pre-teens until my early 50's. I finally had mine fixed by ablation as I neared 60 years of age. I highly recommend it. It's relatively painless, you may have general anesthisia as I did and experience nothing.
304450 tn?1192686333 Digoxin can increase contractions and sometimes used if there is heart muscle damage. If the heart is enlarged causing low EF, then afterload can be reduced with medication such as coreg and vessel dilation, etc.
390388 tn?1279636213 The pharmacists checked to see if there was a alternative. Unfortunately the drug used in place of Digitek is manufactured by the same company and has been recalled too. He went so far as to call my cardiologist which I am scheduled to see today anyway and now I have to have the blood test to check for toxicity levels of Digoxin. Not a big deal in the end but it makes one wonder sometimes.