Propylene glycol is a controversial additive used to help preserve the moisture content in some commercial dog foods. You may already recognize this chemical for its more everyday use â as the key component in newer automotive antifreeze.
How does Digoxin work? Digoxin is a drug that can be used to treat atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and heart failure due to the effect it has on the heart. It works to change the rhythm of the heartbeat by increasing the force of the heart muscle, reducing the conductivity of the atrioventricular node and reducing the heart rate.
In brief: Depends. Depends on what route you give digoxin . The drug can be given intravenously, intramuscular or by oral route . The effect is fastest when given intravenously as is usually done to control rapid pulse . When given orally a loading dose can be given to achieve a rapid blood level followed by a maintenance dose.