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Digoxin Information:

• What

What is digoxin?

Digoxin is a medication derived from the foxglove plant, digitalis lantana. Medicinal use of derivatives of digitalis plants can be dated back to 1785. Digoxin uses mainly include the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation and heart failure. The medication is classified as a cardiac glycoside. These glycosides work by inhibiting the sodium-potassium pump in the myocardium or muscle of the heart. This increases the availability of calcium causing the myocardial muscle to contract with greater force, increasing cardiac output and myocardial efficiency. Digoxin also decreases the refractory period of the atria and ventricles while increasing the sinoatrial and AV nodes. Cardiac glycosides can be toxic when used incorrectly, and the patient’s plasma digoxin concentration should be monitored, as should be potassium levels.

• How

How do I take digoxin?

Buy digoxin from your local pharmacy with a coupon from HelpRx. Digoxin medication comes in 125mcg or 250mcg tablets. Your doctor may start you on a loading dose or higher doses of digoxin before prescribing a maintenance dose. Maintenance doses of digoxin are based on body weight and taken orally once daily at the same time every day. Follow any dietary instructions provided by your doctor such as eating a low-sodium diet or adding more potassium to your diet.

• Precautions

Before taking digoxin, tell your doctor if:

• You have irregular thyroid levels.
• You have ever had kidney problems or kidney disease.
• You have cancer or other heart problems besides the one for which you are being prescribed digoxin medication.
• You are allergic to any medications or herbal supplements.
• You are taking other prescription or nonprescription medications, especially corticosteroids, antacids, antibiotics, thyroid medications, other medications for heart or blood pressure problems, anxiety medications, cold or cough medicines, calcium, and other vitamins or supplements.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Side Effects

What are the possible side effects of taking digoxin?

Possible digoxin side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, mild nausea, headache, mild rash, loss of appetite, diarrhea and blurred vision. More serious side effects include irregular heartbeat, swelling of the hands or feet, vomiting, stomach pain, hallucinations, confusion, and persistent blurred or yellowed vision. If you experience any severe or persistent digoxin side effects, report them to your doctor at once.

• Missed Dose

What if I forget to take a dose of digoxin?

Take a missed dose of digoxin as soon as you remember it. However, if it is less than 12 hours until your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your regular regimen. Do not take a double dose of digoxin to make up for a missed one.

• Storage

How do I store digoxin?

Store digoxin medication in a child-proof container at a temperature between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect this medication from light and moisture and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

• Overdose

What happens if I overdose on digoxin?

Signs of digoxin overdose include nausea and vomiting, severe rash, seeing halos around lights or objects, uneven heartbeat, and feeling faint or passing out. If you think you or someone you know has overdosed on digoxin, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim is unconscious or not breathing, call 911.

 

• Additional Info

Warnings

Digoxin can be toxic if too much medication remains in your system. Follow your doctors dosing and dietary instructions exactly. Alcohol can worsen the side effects of this medication.

Brand Names

Digoxin is a generic drug. Brand names for this medication include Lanoxin and Digitek. Print or download one of our free digoxin coupons to get up to 93% off the cost in your pharmacy. Also browse our discount coupons for digoxin brand-name medications.