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.
Digoxin, sold under the brand name Lanoxin among others, is a medication used to treat various heart conditions. Most frequently it is used for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and heart failure. Digoxin is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. Common side effects include breast enlargement with other side effects generally due to an excessive dose. These side effects may include loss of appetite, nausea, trouble seeing, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat. Greater care is required in older people and those with poor kidney function. It is unclear whether use during pregnancy is safe. Digoxin is in the cardiac glycoside family of medications.