Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir
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Product introduction
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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).
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir is a cardiac glycoside.
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir is a cardiac glycoside.
Uses of Digoxin Elixir
Benefits of Digoxin Elixir
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. Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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.
Side effects of Digoxin Elixir
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 Digoxin
- Visual impairment
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
How to use Digoxin Elixir
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir at the same time every day.
- Notify your doctor about any other medicines you're taking to avoid drug interactions.
- Symptoms of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir overdose include slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness and breathing problems.
- Do not discontinue use of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Stopping abruptly could worsen your condition.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cardiac glycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Cardiac glycosides
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir
Once A Day
83%
Twice A Day
14%
Alternate Day
3%
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Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
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