LANOXIN 0.25 MG TABLET
Generic : Digoxin (0.25mg)
Treatment : Heart Failure , Arrhythmia
Pack size : 10 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Lanoxin Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of heart failure in combination with other medicines. It helps to provide symptomatic relief by making the heart pump blood more efficiently. This medicine is also used to treat abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
Lanoxin Tablet restores and maintains a normal and steady heartbeat. It should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine.
BENEFITS OF LANOXIN TABLET
In Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Lanoxin Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
In Arrhythmia
Lanoxin Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.
HOW TO USE LANOXIN TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lanoxin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW LANOXIN TABLET WORKS
Lanoxin Tablet is a cardiac glycoside. It works by correcting irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm and increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with every heartbeat. This makes the heart pump more efficiently and increases blood circulation throughout the body.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lanoxin Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lanoxin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lanoxin Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lanoxin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Lanoxin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lanoxin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, potassium, magnesium and calcium levels is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, potassium, magnesium and calcium levels is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lanoxin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lanoxin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Interaction with drugs
Using the below medicines along with Lanoxin Tablet may reduce the efficacy or cause side effects.
- AMIODARONE
- QUINIDINE
- ATAZANAVIR
- SAQUINAVIR
- CLARITHROMYCIN
- ITRACONAZOLE
- ADENOSINE
- DOLASETRON
- ARBUTAMINE
- CERITINIB
- LAPATINIB
- FINGOLIMOD
- FLIBANSERIN
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- CALCIUM GLUCEPTATE
- CALCIUM GLUCONATE
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE LANOXIN TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Lanoxin Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
SIDE EFFECTS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lanoxin
- Visual impairment
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
FAQ's
It may take several weeks for Lanoxin Tablet 10’s to show its effect. You are recommended to continue taking Lanoxin Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor prescribes it and do not stop taking Lanoxin Tablet 10’s suddenly as it may worsen your heart problems. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Lanoxin Tablet 10’s, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Lanoxin Tablet 10’s may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking Lanoxin Tablet 10’s to experience this side effect. You are recommended to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include decreased urination or dark, strong-smelling urine. Also, do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without consulting your doctor. If the condition persists or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Lanoxin Tablet 10’s may cause yellow or blurred vision in some people. Therefore, be cautious before driving or using machinery.
No, you can eat normally. However, a balanced and healthy diet are advised for effective results.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Lanoxin Tablet 10’s as it may cause Lanoxin Tablet 10’s toxicity resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, tiredness, dizziness or visual disturbances (more than usual yellow-green). However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Lanoxin Tablet 10’s, please consult a doctor immediately.
No, you are not recommended to take amiodarone with Lanoxin Tablet 10’s as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the levels of Lanoxin Tablet 10’s in the blood resulting in Lanoxin Tablet 10’s toxicity. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Lanoxin Tablet 10’s so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.
You are recommended to avoid taking Lanoxin Tablet 10’s if you have severe heart problems, have a history of Stokes-Adams attacks (abrupt, short-lived unconsciousness caused by a sudden change in a heartbeat), obstructive cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart muscle) and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (extra electrical pathway causes fast heartbeat).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 10
Pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
