Show What Is Digoxin and How Does It Work?Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. It is also used to treat a certain type of irregular heartbeat (chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, an effect that may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat. Digoxin is available under the following different brand names: Lanoxin. What Are Dosage of Digoxin?Dosage of Digoxin: Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms and Strengths Oral solution
Injectable solution
Tablet
Atrial Fibrillation Rapid digitalizing (loading-dose) regimen
Maintenance
Heart Failure
Heart Failure/Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric
Dosing Modifications
SLIDESHOWHeart Disease: Symptoms, Signs, and Causes See SlideshowWhat Are Side Effects Associated with Using Digoxin?Common Side effects of Digoxin include:
Less common side effects of digoxin include:
Other side effects of digoxin include:
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects. What Other Drugs Interact with Digoxin?If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.
This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions, concerns, or for more information about this medicine. What Are Warnings and Precautions for Digoxin?Warnings
Contraindications
Effects of Drug Abuse
Short-Term Effects
Long-Term Effects
Cautions
Pregnancy and Lactation
QUESTIONIn the U.S., 1 in every 4 deaths is caused by heart disease. See AnswerFrom References
Medscape. Digoxin. |