Medication for Heart Rate
The most common way to treat AFib is to start with tackling the issue of irregular heart rate. There are some drugs in which the doctor may prescribe that help in controlling the heartbeat; they help your heart pump better by slowing down your rapid heart rate. Some of these drugs include:
- Bisoprolol [6]
- Metoprolol [7]
- Propranolol
- Digoxin [8]
These are some of the drugs that the doctor may prescribe to treat irregular heart rates. Some of these drugs are categorized as beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. These drugs do not only help to slow you heart rate, but they also help to tone down contraction.