Can the heart medicine digitalis, that nearly killed James Bond stop your heart in real life?

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I know that it is a medicine used to treast heart failure so I think it is unlikely.

2007-01-23 10:19:27 · 3 answers · asked by Matthew R 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases

Toxic levels of digitalis are indeed fatal.

Fortunately, "Digibind" and "Digifab" are effective treatments when given early.

2007-01-23 10:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, it is a good drug for heart failure and also yes, it is a very effective poison if overdosed

2007-01-23 10:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by cp_scipiom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes, definately

2007-01-23 10:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by brian m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋