Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir
Product introduction
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir is a medicine used to treat 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 rhythms (arrhythmia).
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and visual disturbances. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. They may be able to suggest ways to manage the side effects or suggest an alternative medicine.
This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of kidney function while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Digoxin Elixir
Benefits of Digoxin Elixir
In Treatment of Arrhythmia
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir helps regulate an irregular or fast heartbeat by slowing the heart rate and improving its rhythm. This makes it particularly useful for conditions like atrial fibrillation, where the heart beats too quickly or erratically. Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir restores a more stable heartbeat, it can reduce symptoms like dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue, helping individuals feel more comfortable and energetic in their daily lives.
In Treatment of Heart Failure
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir strengthens the heart’s pumping ability, allowing it to circulate blood more efficiently throughout the body. It is particularly useful for individuals with heart failure, as it helps control symptoms and supports better heart function over time.
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
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.
How Digoxin Elixir works
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir is a cardiac glycoside. It works by correcting irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm and increasing 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 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm 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
CAUTION
Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Digoxin Elixir?
If you miss a dose of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 regularly and at the same time every day for the best result.
- Notify your doctor about any other medicines you are taking to avoid drug interactions.
- Symptoms of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir overdose include slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, and breathing problems.
- Do not discontinue the 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
Interaction with drugs
Taking Digoxin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Tepotinib with Digoxin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Tepotinib may raise blood levels of Digoxin.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your levels of Digoxin along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Ranolazine may increa
Please consult your doctor for dose-related advice. Digoxin may raise blood levels of the active form of Bleomycin.
Watch out for symptoms of Digoxin side effects such as impaired vision, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Digoxin may increase the metabolism of Acarbose.
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
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What are you using this medicine for?
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