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Digoxin
Digoxin Online |
Basic Information:
This medicine is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart
failure and some irregular heart rhythms.
Information:
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are
taking acarbose, amphotericin B, aminoglycoside, macrolide or
tetracycline antibiotics; amiodarone; cholestyramine;
colestipol; cyclosporine; diltiazem; indomethacin;
itraconazole; loop or thiazide diuretics; penicillamine;
propafenone; quinidine; quinine; verapamil; or medicine for
cancer or thyroid conditions. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history
of ventricular fibrillation. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about taking this
medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE within 1 hour of food high
in fiber. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from
heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and
remember the same day, take the missed dose. If you do not
remember until the next day or if it is more than 12 hours
since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with
your doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS,
EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that
you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy.
Possible side effects
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience
confusion, restlessness, agitation, unusual tiredness or
weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, or changes in vision. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
