Lanoxin Tablet
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses of Lanoxin Tablet:
Heart failure, Arrhythmias
Composition of Lanoxin Tablet:
Digoxin 0.25mg
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Description
Heart failure, Arrhythmias
Uses
Digoxin is generally used in treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Irregular heart beat
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Visual disturbance
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Digoxin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Digoxin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that improves the condition by increasing the force of heart muscle contraction with every heart beat, thereby helping alter the irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm. This makes the heart pump blood efficiently and helps inoughout the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Digoxin and digitalis the same drug?
Digoxin and digitalis are the same drugs. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q. Is Digoxin a beta blocker/diuretic/potassium sparing/vasodilator/potassium wasting/blood thinner/ACE inhibitor/anticoagulant?
Digoxin is not beta blocker/diuretic/potassium sparing/vasodilator/potassium wasting/blood thinner/ACE inhibitor/anticoagulant. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘cardiac glycosides'. Digoxin has side effect such as decreasing the potassium level, but it does not increase potassium excretion in the urine
Q. Is Digoxin nephrotoxic?
Digoxin is not nephrotoxic, it has no known toxic effect on the kidney.
Q. Is Digoxin still used?
Yes, Digoxin is still used. It used to treat certain cardiac problems such as heart failure and arrhythmias.
Digoxin and digitalis are the same drugs. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q. Is Digoxin a beta blocker/diuretic/potassium sparing/vasodilator/potassium wasting/blood thinner/ACE inhibitor/anticoagulant?
Digoxin is not beta blocker/diuretic/potassium sparing/vasodilator/potassium wasting/blood thinner/ACE inhibitor/anticoagulant. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘cardiac glycosides'. Digoxin has side effect such as decreasing the potassium level, but it does not increase potassium excretion in the urine
Q. Is Digoxin nephrotoxic?
Digoxin is not nephrotoxic, it has no known toxic effect on the kidney.
Q. Is Digoxin still used?
Yes, Digoxin is still used. It used to treat certain cardiac problems such as heart failure and arrhythmias.
Expert Advice
- Your doctor has prescribed Digoxin to decrease the heart rate and treat heart failure symptoms.Take Digoxin at the same time every day.Notify your doctor about other medicines you're taking to avoid drug interactions.Symptoms of overdose include slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness and breathing problems.Overdose may occur more quickly if you are dehydrated. Hence, drink plenty of water while taking this medication.Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Stopping abruptly could worsen your condition.Headache, nausea, diarrhoea and dizziness may occur as side effects.
Product Details
SKU: PC-4358
Product Description: Lanoxin Tablet is manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Lanoxin Tablet is manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
