Lanoxin 0.25 mg

Lanoxin should not be used if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Digoxin or other antiarrhythmic drugs. Although Lanoxin has been prescribed to help patients lose weight, it should never be used this way. Inappropriate use can cause serious complications.

Before you use Digoxin tablets, talk to your doctor if you are:

  — Pregnant or could become pregnant while taking medicine.

  — Breastfeeding mom. Lanoxin is distributed into breast milk; caution should be taken.

  — Ever had any allergic reaction to digitalis medicines

  — Taking other prescriptions and non-prescription medicines and herbal medications

  — Over 65, you may be more likely to get side effects associated with Digoxin.

The presence of other medical conditions may affect the use of Lanoxin. Make sure you inform your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially disorders in the liver, kidney, heart rhythm, lungs, thyroid, or electrolyte:

Some drugs may interact with Digoxin and cause health complications. Some of these drugs are:

• Other medications for irregular heartbeats, such as quinidine, amiodarone, or propafenone
• An antacid containing aluminium and magnesium
• Calcium channel blockers such as felodipine, verapamil, amlodipine, diltiazem, and others
• A beta-blockers such as propranolol, metoprolol, labetalol, nadolol, acebutolol, and others
• A diuretic drug such as chlorothiazide, furosemide, amiloride, spironolactone, and others
• A thyroid medicines
• Rifampin
• Amphotericin B
• Dexamethasone and others
• Erythromycin and clarithromycin
• Indomethacin
• A steroid medicine
• A cancer chemotherapy drug
• Itraconazole
• Tetracycline
• Sulfasalazine

This may not be the complete list of drug interactions. Please consult your doctor for more information.

If you experience any of the following side effects, talk to your doctor:

  — Decreased sex dive

  — Depression

  — Enlarged breasts in males

Let your doctor know if you get any other side effects.

Take Lanoxin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you do not understand the directions given on your prescription, ask your doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a glass full of water. Your doctor will teach you how to monitor your heart rate and at what heart rate you should inform them before taking any more medication. One should not discontinue treatment without consulting the doctor. Sudden treatment discontinuation may make our condition worse. Even if you feel better, you may need to keep taking medicine to help your heart work properly. Make sure you do not get short of this medicine and carry enough for vacation and holidays. Dosage reduction may be required in patients with renal dysfunction.