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Digoxin Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Digoxin Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Digoxin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Digoxin Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Digoxin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Digoxin Tablet on the Kidneys?
Digoxin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Digoxin Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Digoxin on the liver, information on safety of Digoxin for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Digoxin Tablet on the Heart?
Digoxin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Digoxin Tablet 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 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Digoxin Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Digoxin Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Digoxin Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Digoxin Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Digoxin Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Digoxin Tablet
You can take Digoxin Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Digoxin Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Digoxin Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you can take Digoxin with ibuprofen only on your doctor's advice because taking both of these drugs at the same time can increase the concentration of digoxin in the blood which can lead to side effects such as visual changes, nausea, and irregular heartbeats.
Avoid taking Digoxin with diltiazem at the same time. Because diltiazem can increase the concentration of digoxin in the blood which requires an adjustment in the dosage of digoxin but you can them together only if it is advised by your doctor.
No, Digoxin does not cause constipation. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, it may be due to some other medical conditions. Take precautionary methods if you suffer from constipation such as eating fibrous food, drink plenty of fluid, and take some laxative (Lactulose syrup).
Take Digoxin as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not discontinue this drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Digoxin is a high alert and prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, you should always consult a doctor before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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