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What is the mechanism of action of lanoxin (digoxin) in lung disease?
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Not much: Lanoxin (digoxin) works on the sodium-potassium-atpase pump in the heart and is cleared by the kidneys. There is little effect if any on the lungs as far as i know.
Answered 1/3/2017
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