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Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir

Name: Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir
SKU: DIGO
Price: 22 INR
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by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt CompositionDigoxin (50mcg/ml)

₹22

(bottle of 30 elixirs)

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Introduction to Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir

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. 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 for regular monitoring of kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice for Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir

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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir.

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.

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.

Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. <BR>.

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.<BR>Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, potassium, magnesium and calcium levels is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

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.

How Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir works

Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir 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.

How To Use Digoxin 50mcg/ml 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.

Benefits Of Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir

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.<br>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.
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 50mcg/ml Elixir

Visual impairment
Skin rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)

FAQ's on Digoxin 50mcg/ml Elixir

Is digoxin a beta blocker/diuretic/potassium sparing/vasodilator/potassium wasting/blood thinner/ACE inhibitor/anticoagulant?

Digoxin is not beta blocker/diuretic/potassium sparing/vasodilator/potassium wasting/blood thinner/ACE inhibitor/anticoagulant. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘cardiac glycosides. Digoxin has side effect such as decreasing the potassium level, but it does not increase potassium excretion in the urine

Is digoxin nephrotoxic?

Digoxin is not nephrotoxic, it has no known toxic effect on the kidney.

Is digoxin and digitalis the same drug?

Digoxin and digitalis are the same drugs. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Is digoxin still used?

Yes, digoxin is still used. It used to treat certain cardiac problems such as heart failure and arrhythmias.

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