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  3. Digon

Digon

  • Manufactured by: Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Digoxin (0.25 mg)

Digon

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  • Manufactured by: Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Digoxin (0.25 mg)

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Digon Information

Digon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure, Arrhythmia. Digon also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Digon. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Digon have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Digon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Digon's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Digon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Digon related warnings section.

Digon is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Hypercalcemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Digon are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Digon have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Digon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

  1. Digon Benefits & Uses
  2. Digon Dosage & How to Take
  3. Digon Side Effects
  4. Digon Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Digon with Other Drugs
  6. Digon Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Digon
  8. Digon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Digon Benefits & Uses

Digon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure | Arrhythmia

Other Benefits

  1. Heart Failure Primary
  2. Arrhythmia Primary
  3. Atrial Fibrillation
  4. Myocarditis

Digon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Heart Failure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: NA ongoing
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose may rarely increase 0.375-0.5 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Heart Failure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: NA ongoing
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose may rarely increase 0.375-0.5 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Heart Failure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: NA days
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Heart Failure
  • Before or After Meal:
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: NA days
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Initially given 17.5 mcg/kg for 3 dose

Digon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Digon is used -

Severe

  • Slow heart rate (pulse)
  • Visual Disturbance
  • Dizziness
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach ache
  • Stomach ache

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin Rash
  • Skin Rash
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Depression

Digon Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Digon safe for pregnant women?


    Digon can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Digon safe during breastfeeding?


    Digon does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Digon on the Kidneys?


    Digon rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Digon on the Liver?


    So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Digon on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Digon will affect the liver or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Digon on the Heart?


    Digon may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Digon with Other Drugs

Digon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Trimethoprim
  • Trimethoprim + Sulfamethopyrazine
  • Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole
  • Trimethoprim
  • Bacstol
Telmisartan
  • Telmichek
  • Tetan
  • Arbitel
  • Telsartan
Succinylcholine
  • Quelicin
  • Succinylcholine
Spironolactone
  • Spironolactone + Hydroflumethiazide
  • StayHappi Torsemide + Spironolactone Tablet
  • Spironolactone + Metolazone
  • Frulac
Ritonavir
  • Alltera
  • Emletra Junior
  • Hivus LR
  • Aluvia

Moderate

Acarbose
  • Glucobay
  • Gludase
  • Rebose
  • Recarb
Adefovir
  • Adesera
  • Adfovir
  • Adheb
  • Adefovir
Valsartan
  • Co Diovan
  • Diovan
  • Codiovan Fct
  • Valzaar H

Digon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Digon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Liver Disease
  • High Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Digon

  • Is this Digon habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Digon is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Digon can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Digon only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Digon is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Digon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Digon


    Taking Digon with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Digon


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Digon.

    Unknown

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 430-433

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 512-519

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lanoxin® (digoxin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Sigmaxin (digoxin)

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