Therapeutic serum digoxin levels range from 0.5â2 ng/mL. Serum levels may be drawn 6â8 hr after a dose is administered, although they are usually drawn immediately before the next dose. Bacteria in the GI tract can metabolize a substantial amount of digoxin before it is absorbed.
  Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. The cause is not known and there is no cure. However, scientists know that a person has to have a genetic predispos â¦ ition and then be exposed to triggers.Some genes have been identified, but more need to be identified. Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. The cause is not known and there is no cure. However, scientists know that a person has to have a genetic predispos â¦ ition and then be exposed to triggers. Some genes have been identified, but more need to be identified.
However, sometimes the cause is NOT curable, as with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In this case, the aim of treatment will be to reduce pain and discomfort and prevent further disability. Symptoms of osteoarthritis and other long-term types of arthritis can often be improved without medications.