Lanoxin-250

Uses
Lanoxin (Digoxin) is a medicine which is derived from the leaves of the digitalis (foxglove) plant. Conditions it is used for include abnormal heart rhythms (supraventricular arrhythmias), atrial fibrillation and heart failure. This drug acts on the heart muscle, and helps to strengthen the heart beat while simultaneously making it beat with a regular rhythm, which in turn treats heart failure and problems related to heart rhythm.

Dosage and Administration
Lanoxin (Digoxin) comes as tablets. You need to consult your doctor for a thorough medical assessment, to evaluate the potential effectiveness of treatment with this drug. Prescribing a suitable dosage is a very delicate procedure, as the correct and effective dosage amount is close to the level that can cause undesirable effects. Your doctor will need to carefully monitor you while taking this drug, and blood tests will be conducted to check the levels of this medication in your blood. Never take more than the amount your doctor tells you to take.

Side effects
It is important to be aware that there is a risk of side effects associated with taking Lanoxin (Digoxin) tablets, and in some cases serious side effects may occur. Patients taking this medicine have reported some of the following side effects:

• Blurred vision
• Gynaecomastia
• Changes in platelets
• Irregular heartbeat
• Drowsiness

Tell your doctor about any side effects you notice. Even though you will be closely monitored when taking this drug, it is still essential to seek medical care immediately if any serious side effects occur, such as weight gain, inflammation of the hands or feet, hallucinations, heart block, bradycardia or any other reactions which have not been listed here.

Precautions
This medicine is not used to treat ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, and patients with these conditions should not use this drug.

If you have a history of medical problems affecting the thyroid or kidneys, you need to clearly state this to your doctor before commencing treatment.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

Always use Lanoxin (Digoxin) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

This medication may not be safe for all patients. Before you begin using it always disclose the following to your doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you suffer from any allergies.
• If you suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses.
• If you are using any other medicine (including all non-prescription).
• If you are using any supplements, vitamins, or herbal products of any kind.