Pronunciation: di JOX in
Brand: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with 981
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, light brown/natural, imprinted with 982
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with W40
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, white, imprinted with WW 41
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with JSP 544
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, white, imprinted with JSP 545
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with W40
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, white, imprinted with WW 41
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, white, imprinted with LANOXIN X3A
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with LANOXIN Y3B
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with 437
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with B 145
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, white, imprinted with B 146
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with W 40
50 mcg/mL (0.05 mg/mL)
125 mcg (0.125 mg), round, yellow, imprinted with LANOXIN Y3B
100 mcg/mL (0.1 mg/mL)
250 mcg (0.25 mg), round, white, imprinted with LANOXIN X3A
250 mcg/mL (0.25 mg/mL)
Digoxin is derived from the leaves of a digitalis plant and is used to treat heart failure.
Digoxin is also used to treat atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder of the atrium (the upper chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into the heart).
Digoxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use digoxin if you are allergic to it, or if you have ventricular fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder of the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether digoxin will harm an unborn baby. However, having heart failure or atrial fibrillation during pregnancy may cause complications such as premature birth or low birth weight, or risk of death in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating heart problems with digoxin may outweigh any risks to the baby.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Try to take oral digoxin at the same time every day.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Take digoxin regularly even if you feel fine or have no symptoms. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Digoxin injection is given as a shot into a muscle, or as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.
Your blood pressure and heart rate will need to be checked daily.
You may need frequent blood tests. Your kidney function may also need to be checked.
You should not stop taking digoxin suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults and those who are ill or debilitated.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Many drugs can affect digoxin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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