Is Anoxin And Digoxin Effective For Treatment Of Exhaustion And Breathlessness?

Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014

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Thu, 15 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : for exhaustion and breathlessness additionally taking sotalol 1/2 tablet night and morning 80mg
would you recommend lanoxin-digoxin

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Only if atrial fibrillation is present...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Digoxin (lanoxin) can be used if you have problems with atrial fibrillation. Otherwise, diuretic is advised together with taking sotalol.

Hope it helped! Let me know if you have further queries!
Dr.Albana

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