Question
Pharmacology Question on Cardiovascular system
A patient was brought to the emergency with a history of consumption of 8 tablets of digoxin. On examination he was unstable and his heart rate was 56 bpm. ECG showed a 3rd-degree heart block. What is the next step in the management of this patient?
A
Antibody against digoxin
B
Lidocaine
C
DC cardioversion
D
Phenytoin
Answer
Antibody against digoxin
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Antibody against digoxin