❤️ Drug of Choice in Heart Failure

Let’s understand this in a simple and clear way.

What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure is a condition where the heart is not able to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs.

Because of this, symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and swelling occur.

Which drug is commonly used?
One of the main drugs used (especially in exams) is Digoxin.

✅ Correct Answer: Digoxin

How does Digoxin work?
It increases the force of heart contraction (positive inotropic effect), so the heart can pump blood more effectively.

It also helps in:

• Improving cardiac output
• Reducing symptoms of heart failure
• Controlling heart rate in some cases

Why other options are not correct?

• Decadron → A steroid, not used for heart failure treatment.
• Morphine → May be used in acute cases for relief, but not the main drug.
• Efcorlin → A corticosteroid, not used in heart failure.

Simple Exam Trick:
Heart failure → Weak heart pumping → Digoxin increases force

📌 Disclaimer: This answer is for nursing exam preparation. In clinical practice, treatment of heart failure includes multiple drugs (like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers). Always follow current medical guidelines and doctor’s prescription.

💚 Exam Objective Nursing – Asha D
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