Digitoxine is the active ingredient in an antiarthythmic and cardiotonic drug known commercially as Digitaline nativelle.
This oral medicinal product is indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure, as its action increases the strength and frequency of cardiac contraction.
Congestive heart failure; tachycardia; atrial fibrillation
The 0. 25 mg can of digitoxine can cost about 5 reais.
Diarrhea; lack of appetite nausea vomiting.
Risk of pregnancy C; Women who breastfeed; Ventricular fibrillation; history of toxic feats with digitaline.
Orally
adults