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used to treat heart problems such as congestive heart failure and irregular heartbeat. These medicines help make the heart stronger and more efficient. This, in turn, improves blood circulation and helps relieve the swelling of the hands and ankles
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What are digitalis drugs?
Digitalis drugs are medicines made from a type of foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea ) that have a stimulating effect on the heart.
In what form do digitalis drugs come?
available only with a physician's prescription. They are sold in tablet, capsule, liquid, and injectable forms. Commonly used digitalis drugs are digitoxin (Crystodigin) and digoxin (Lanoxin)
What Drugs slow and strengthen heart muscle contractions?
Diuretics is not the right answer. It is cardiotonic.
What plants are included in modern medicine?
Morphine, digitalis and atropine are the drugs that are derived from plants.
What is the function of digitalis?
usually prescribed to control the heart rate. Digitalis drugs slow the heart's electrical impulses, helping to restore the normal rate and rhythm. These drugs also increase the ability of the heart's muscular layer to contract and pump properly
What precautions should be observed while taking digitalis drugs?
Seeing a physician regularly while taking digitalis drugs is very important. The physician will check to make sure the medicine is working as it should and will make any necessary changes in dosage
What is Digitalis made of?
Digitalis is made of digitalis purpurea (plant) which is very toxic
Where could one find Digitalis toxicity information?
Digitalis is a type of plant used as medication for some heart patients. One can find Digitalis toxicity information on the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.
What is the latin name for foxglove?
The common names of Foxglove are -Purple foxgloveFairy fingersFairy glovesFairy bellsFloppy dockTod-tails
What is the scientific name for common foxglove?
The scientific name for common foxglove is Digitalis purpurea.
What desired effect does digitalis produce?
Digitalis is made from Foxglove. It can be used to treat certain heart conditions. It slows your heart to a steady beat.
How might rifampin affect other drugs?
Rifampin may make many drugs less effective. Among the drugs that may be affected are diabetes medicines taken by mouth (oral hypoglycemics), digitalis heart drugs, many antifungal drugs, and birth control pills.
