The main function of digoxin tablets is to enhance the heart's contractile force, slow down the conduction speed of atrioventricular and heart rate, and allow some heart patients to relieve discomfort and alleviate the condition.
Digoxin tablets belong to the category of digitalis drugs, which are generally used in clinical medicine to treat heart failure. However, it should be noted that patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome accompanied by atrial fibrillation cannot take it. Therefore, medication must be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Specific Functions of Digoxin Tablets
The functions of digoxin tablets are mainly reflected in two aspects. Firstly, it directly acts on the heart to increase myocardial contractility and improve pumping function. Secondly, it inhibits the conduction of atrioventricular nodes through neural mechanisms, thus slowing down the heart rate. Especially for patients with heart failure combined with rapid atrial fibrillation, the application of digoxin is most suitable.
2. Precautions for Digoxin Tablets
Medication should not be used blindly. During the application of digitalis, attention should be paid to electrolyte issues. If the electrolyte blood potassium is too low, it is prone to side effects of digitalis. Although digitalis is a cardiotonic drug used for heart failure patients, for patients with more severe heart function impairment and larger hearts, the toxic dose and treatment dose are closer. Therefore, in the process of digitalis application, small doses are usually used, and the concentration of digitalis can be monitored during the application process to accurately grasp its dosage.
