KROK 1 2008 – Question 61 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient suffering from chronic cardiac insufficiency was recommended to undergo a prophylactic course of treatment with a cardiological drug from the group of cardiac glycosides that is to be taken enterally. What drug was recommended?
- A. Strophanthine
- B. Cordarone
- C. Cordiamin
- D. Corglycon
- E. Digoxin
Hint
Look for the cardiac glycoside that is well absorbed from the gut and suitable for long-term maintenance, unlike those given only intravenously for acute decompensation.
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