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Digoxin Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Heart Failure, Arrhythmia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Digoxin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Digoxin Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Digoxin Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Digoxin Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Digoxin Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Digoxin Injection related warnings talks about Digoxin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Digoxin Injection 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 Digoxin Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Digoxin Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Digoxin Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Digoxin Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Digoxin Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Digoxin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Digoxin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Digoxin without medical advice.
Is the use of Digoxin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Digoxin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Digoxin Injection on the Kidneys?
Digoxin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Digoxin Injection on the Liver?
Information about safety of Digoxin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Digoxin Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Digoxin on the heart have been reported.
Digoxin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Digoxin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Digoxin Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Digoxin Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Digoxin Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Digoxin Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Digoxin Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Digoxin Injection
Taking Digoxin Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Digoxin Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Digoxin Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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)
