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26
Can the heart medicine digitalis, that nearly killed James Bond stop your heart in real life?
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Question: I know that it is a medicine used to treast heart failure so I think it is unlikely.
Question: I know that it is a medicine used to treast heart failure so I think it is unlikely.
3 Comments
October 26th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Toxic levels of digitalis are indeed fatal.
Fortunately, “Digibind” and “Digifab” are effective treatments when given early.
October 26th, 2009 at 8:31 am
yes, definately
October 26th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Yes, it is a good drug for heart failure and also yes, it is a very effective poison if overdosed