What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, occurs when the level of glucose in your blood drops below normal. For many people with diabetes, that means a level of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or less. Your numbers might be different, so check with your health care provider to find out what level is too low for you.
These medicines often are used to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). Some of the medicines used to restore a normal heart rhythm are amiodarone, sotalol, flecainide, propafenone, dofetilide, ibutilide, quinidine, procainamide, and disopyramide. These medicines often have side effects.
Your doctor may prescribe medicines to: 1  Lower your blood pressure. 2  Slow your heart rate. 3  Keep your heart beating with a normal rhythm.  Balance electrolytes in your 1  body. Remove excess fluid and sodium from your body.  Prevent blood clots from 1  forming. Reduce inflammation.