LANOXin Tablet 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).
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.
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.
LANOXin Tablet 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. LANOXin Tablet 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
LANOXin Tablet 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 LANOXin Tablet
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
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 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 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LANOXin Tablet 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
LANOXin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .
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.
Liver
CAUTION
LANOXin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of LANOXin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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.
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Marketer details
Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India Expires on or after: February, 2026
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