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Digoxin - injection

(didge-ox-in)

common brand names: Lanoxin

Simular Drugs : Lanoxin, Lanoxin, Lanoxin Pediatric

Related Drugs : Lanoxin, Lanoxin, Digoxin, Lanoxin, Lanoxin Pediatric

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Lanoxin Usage: this medication is used to treat heart problems, including irregular heartbeat or congestive heart failure.

How to use Lanoxin: this medication is given by injection into vein(IV) or (infrequently) into a muscle (IM). the dosage is variable, depending on the diseases involved, person's age, kidney function among another factors. larger initial dose may be given (loading dose) followed by one time day doses until oral pill can be used at adults. at newborns, the dosage is variable. Beyond newborn stage, children's doses are larger than adult doses per kilogram about weight up to age 10. child over 10 years of age usually receives an adult dose, adjusted since body weight.

Lanoxin side effects: Report promptly any loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat/palpitations, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, fatigue, muscle weakness or vision changes. Unlikely but report promptly: dizziness, fainting, mood changes, confusion, mental or emotional changes. Very unlikely but report promptly: black stool, seizures. Notify your doctor immediately in unlikely event an allergic reaction occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your physician or pharmacist.

Lanoxin Precautions: Before using this drug, tell your doctor youre medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, lung or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, low thyroid function (hypothyroid), low potassium levels. Limit alcohol intake (e.g., certain liquid drugs containing alcohol) since side effects about it pill may be increased by alcohol. this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with some your doctor. this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult some your healthcare professional before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when it drug is used in the elderly.

Lanoxin drug interactions: Tell your healthcare professional of all nonprescription & prescription drug you may use, especially: water pills (diuretics), amphotericin, acarbose, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), corticotropin, edetate, laxatives, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate), glucagon, calcium (IV), quinidine, procainamide, propranolol, amiodarone, propafenone, certain calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem), itraconazole, indomethacin, succinylcholine. Also report use about tablets that make you drowsy, such as: tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), sleeping pills, sedatives, anti-anxiety medicines, certain antihistamines, (e.g., diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants, anti-seizure drugs, St John's wort. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or doctor approval.

Lanoxin Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include changes in vision, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, weakness, and irregular heartbeat.

Lanoxin special notes: Heart monitoring & blood tests performed during treatment with digoxin injection.

If you missed Lanoxin dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near time of the following dose, skip missed dose & consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist since new dosing plan.

Lanoxin Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light & moisture.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Digoxin

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