Lanoxin

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Purpose

Digoxin 0.25mg tablets are used for the treatment of

• Heart failure
• Certain chronic atrial fibrillation
• Irregular heartbeats

The medication comes under the brand name Lanoxin. With this name, the medicine is known in the pharma market.

 

How does it work?

lanoxin tablets fall under the category of cardiac glycosides. The tablets work by affecting certain minerals like potassium and sodium inside the heart cells. This reduces the strain on the heart and improves strength. The medicine also helps in maintaining a normal, strong, and steady heartbeat.

 

Measures and precautions

1. Digoxin 0.25mg tablets are prescribed by the doctor to treat heart problems and maintain a good heart rate.
2. Read the instructions of the medication guide carefully before consuming lanoxin tablets.
3. The medicine should be consumed once a day daily.
4. Digoxin 0.25mg tablets are consumed orally from the mouth. The medicine comes in two forms: tablet form and liquid form.
5. The tablets are food-dependent medications. The meals should be taken with a meal with good fiber quantity.
6. The doses of these tablets are purely based on the patient’s medical conditions, response towards it, and the bodyweight of patients.
7. Avoid lowering orincreasing the dose of digoxin 0.25mg tablets without the consultation of the doctor.
8. Consume the medicine regularly in prescribed doses to get better results.
9. Avoid sudden stop in the usage of this medication as they can have serious withdrawal syndromes.
10. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women can intake this tabletwhen needed only.
11. Infants and children should not be given these tablets as they are not good for them.
12. The tablets should be used with caution in kidney and liver problems patients.
13. If any form of allergies is seen with the usage of the tablets, then it should be reported to the doctor immediately.
14. Do not consume alcohol with the usage of lanoxin tablets. it can be harmful to the body.

 

Side-effects

• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Weakness
• Mood changes
• Tender breasts in men
• Irregular heartbeats
• Rashes
• Itching
• Swelling of throat, face
• Trouble in breathing

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are observed with drugs like lapatinib, itraconazole, dronedarone, macrolide antibiotics, erythromycin, rifampin, propafenone, etc. the medication also interacts with diuretics in the body. so, it is advised to not intake the pills with other category drugs.