Lanoxin Tablets 250Mcg (1 Bottle = 25 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

 Digoxin

Used For

Heart Failure

How it works

It contains the active substance digoxin, which belongs to a group of medicines called cardiac glycosides. It is used to treat arrhythmias and heart failure. An arrhythmia is an irregularity in the heart-beat, which causes the heart to skip a beat, beat irregularly or beat at the wrong speed. This medicine works by correcting irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm and strengthens the force of the heart-beat, which is why it is useful in heart failure.

Dosage

 Digoxin

Side Effects

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : Allergic reactions of the skin may occur (rash, urticaria) , abnormal heart beat , nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea ; Central nervous system disturbances such as dizziness , visual disturbances (blurred or yellow vision) . Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) : depression

Drug Interactions

Diuretics, lithium salts (antidepressants), corticosteroid based products, carbenoxolone , amiodarone, flecainide, prazosin, propafenone, quinidine, canagliflozin , erythromycin, clarithromycin, tetracycline, gentamicin, trimethoprim, daclatasvir , flibanserin , isavuconazole , itraconazole , ivacaftor , spironolactone , alprazolam (a sedative which may be used to treat anxiety), indomethacin , quinine , propantheline , mirabegron , nefazodone , atorvastatin , cyclosporine , epoprosteno , tolvaptan , conivaptan , carvedilol , ritonavir , taleprevir , dronedarone

Indication

It is used to treat arrhythmias and heart failure.

When not to Use

Do not use if you: - Are allergic to digoxin, other cardiac glycosides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine . - Have serious heart problems, such as those with the conduction of the electrical impulses in the heart, especially if you have a history of Stokes-Adams attacks (abrupt, short-lived loss of consciousness caused by a sudden change in heart rate or rhythm). - Have an irregular heart-beat caused by cardiac glycoside intoxication or conditions such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. - Have obstructive cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart muscle) .

Precaution

If you have a sinoatrial disorder (a disorder in the conduction of electrical impulses in the heart such as Sick Sinus Syndrome), in some patients with a sinoatrial disorder this medicine can cause a slow and/or irregular heart-beat. Sometimes this will cause tiredness, weakness and dizziness and when your heartbeat is very slow you may faint.

Warning 1

If you are taking this medicine, your doctor may ask you to have regular blood tests to determine the amount of digoxin in the blood. This may be useful in the case of patients with kidney disorders.

Warning 2

If you develop digoxin toxicity, this can lead to various forms of heart rhythm disturbances, some of which resemble the rhythm disturbances for which the product was prescribed.

Warning 3

If you have abnormal heart rhythm (heart block) and you are taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately if you feel one or more of the following symptoms: fainting, short-lasting loss of consciousness, dizziness or light-headedness, fatigue (tiredness), shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heart-beat or confusion .

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.