what is the medicine digoxin taken for
Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, usually in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is also used to treat a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. Digoxin belongs to the class of medicines called digitalis glycosides. It is used to improve the strength and efficiency of the heart, or to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. This leads to better blood circulation and reduced swelling of the hands and ankles in patients with heart problems.
Digoxin is used to slow down the rate of the heart, but increase the force with which the heart muscle contracts. It is a cardiac glycoside. It is used to make the heart work efficiently. In general this drug is used to treat heart failure and irregular heart beats or irregular heart rhythm (including atrial flutter or fibrillation). Benefits of being on this drug can include reduction of ventricular rate. Listed below are the typical uses of digoxin.