Pharmacology

Hi there! Let's talk about Digoxin today. Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used primarily in the management of heart failure and certain dysrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. Unlike many other cardiovascular drugs, digoxin does not primarily lower blood pressure. Instead, it improves how effectively the heart pumps (we have a fancy word for this = positive inotrope). The Big Picture In heart failure, the heart’s ability to pump blood forward is impaired. This leads to