Generic Name - Digoxin
Category - Antiarrhythmic, Cardiotonic medication
Indications
Congestive heart failure
Generic Digoxin is indicated for the treatment of conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (types of fast heartbeats). Digoxin improves the strength and efficiency of the heart. This leads to better circulation and reduced swelling of hands and ankles in patients with heart problems.
Generic for Digoxin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Digoxin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Digoxin should not be taken by patients who have the history of following ailment condition
- Ventricular fibrillation
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Digoxin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
- Diazepam
- Antacids
- Barbiturate
- Beta-blockers
- Captopril
- Erythromycin
- Prednisone
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Diuretics
Generic for Digoxin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDigoxin
If one is receiving Generic Digoxin for the first time, one may be rapidly 'digitalized' (a larger first dose may be taken, followed by smaller maintenance doses), or gradually 'digitalized' (maintenance doses only), depending on the doctor's recommendation.
A typical maintenance dose might be a 0.125 milligram or 0.25 milligram tablet once daily, but individual requirements vary widely.
Generic for Digoxin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Digoxin side Effects include anxiousness or nervousness,
changes in color vision (more yellow color), blurred vision, eyes sensitive to light, light flashes, or halos around bright lights, changes in behavior, mood, or mental ability,
chest pain or palpitations, confusion, diarrhea, constipation and dizziness.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Digoxin.
Generic for Digoxin and Pregnancy
There are no adequate or well-controlled studies to indicate the safety and effectiveness of Generic Digoxin in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medication, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Digoxin and Breastfeeding
Generic Digoxin passes into breast milk and may cause unwanted effect to nursing babies. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Digoxin and Pediatric
Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Digoxin with relation to age.
Generic for Digoxin and Geriatric
Elderly patients are more sensitive to Generic Digoxin. Signs and symptoms of overdose may be especially likely to occur in elderly patients.
Note
The above information about Generic Digoxin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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