Digoxin

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Digoxin Uses

Digoxin is used in the treatment of Heart Failure and Arrhythmia.

How Digoxin works

Digoxin 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.

Common side effects of Digoxin

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Confusion

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Medicine brands for Digoxin

LANOXin

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹14 to ₹19

2 variant(s)

DIXIn

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹8 to ₹93

4 variant(s)

DIGon

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

Biogen Serums Pvt Ltd

Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd

₹14 to ₹14

1 variant(s)

Digoxin

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹7 to ₹19

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Digoxin

Take Digoxin at the same time every day.
Notify your doctor about any other medicines you're taking to avoid drug interactions.
Symptoms of Digoxin overdose include slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness and breathing problems.
Do not discontinue use of Digoxin without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Stopping abruptly could worsen your condition.