UB researchers have identified for the first time an enzyme in the foxglove plant that is responsible for the production of compounds needed to make the heart failure drug digoxin. The breakthrough ...

A doctor has warned that people taking certain heart medications should avoid black licorice. The popular candy can interact ...

Former resident doctor Chris Steele has outlined the dangerous side effects of combining certain medications with specific ...

A potentially life threatening label mistake caused Marlex Pharmaceuticals to recall two lots of heart failure medication Digoxin. Here’s what you need to know. What Digoxin tablets are recalled?

A doctor has claimed that some people may need to give up their favourite sweet treat if they have been prescribed a certain ...

Medical topics worthy of writing about transcend the details of the drug or device and implicate a broader lesson. The medical establishment's turn against digoxin perfectly illustrates this duality.

A recent review on the role of digoxin in atrial fibrillation (AF) has concluded that clinicians should avoid using digoxin monotherapy for rate control in patients with AF when other options are ...

New research in mice provides convincing evidence that digoxin, a drug prescribed to treat atrial fibrillation, can help protect against atherosclerosis. Investigators found that digoxin decreased the ...

One product he highlighted was black liquorice - a popular and classic sweet made from the naturally occurring liquorice plant. The healthcare expert warned that people prescribed glycosides, such as ...

Research suggests a common heart drug used by thousands in the UK is linked with a significant increase in deaths. But experts insist the drug digoxin is still safe to use. The trial in the European ...