Lanoxin slide 19 of 19, Lanoxin,. What is the most important information I should know about digoxin? You should not use digoxin if you have a heart rhythm disorder called ventricular fibrillation. What is digoxin? Digoxin is derived from the leaves of a digitalis plant and is used to treat heart failure. Digoxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using digoxin? It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine.
Ask your doctor about any risk. How should I use digoxin? Try to take oral digoxin at the same time every day. What happens if I miss a dose? What happens if I overdose? What should I avoid while using digoxin? What are the possible side effects of digoxin? What other drugs will affect digoxin? Where can I get more information? Your pharmacist can provide more information about digoxin. Copyright Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 9. Your use of the content provided in this service indicates that you have read, understood and agree to the End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by clicking on this link.
Top of the page. If you have heart failure, the following symptoms may mean that you are not getting enough digoxin:. If you have atrial fibrillation, the following symptoms may mean that you are not getting enough digoxin:. If you develop any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away. Last Updated: June 12, This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone.
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Path to improved health How should I take my digoxin? Do any foods or other medicines affect how digoxin works? Some medicines and foods can decrease the amount of digoxin your body absorbs. Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. It is very important that your doctor check your progress closely while you are using this medicine to see if it is working properly and to allow for a change in the dose.
Blood tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects. Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious change in heart function.
Watch for signs and symptoms of overdose while you are taking this medicine. Follow your doctor's directions carefully. The amount of this medicine needed to help most people is very close to the amount that could cause serious problems from overdose. Some early warning signs of overdose are confusion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or vision problems.
This could cause increased side effects. If you need to take these drugs with digoxin, your doctor may lower your dose of digoxin before you start taking these medications. Taking digoxin with certain blood pressure medications can increase the level of digoxin in your body.
If you need to take these drugs with digoxin, your doctor will likely reduce your digoxin dosage first. They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with these drugs. Taking digoxin with certain antibiotics can increase digoxin levels in your body.
Taking digoxin with cyclosporine can increase digoxin levels in your body. If you need to take cyclosporine with digoxin, your doctor will likely reduce your digoxin dosage first. They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with cyclosporine.
Taking digoxin with atorvastatin can increase digoxin levels in your body. If you need to take atorvastatin with digoxin, your doctor will likely reduce your digoxin dosage first. They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with atorvastatin. Taking digoxin with certain antifungal drugs can increase digoxin levels in your body. Taking digoxin with nefazodone can increase digoxin levels in your body.
If you need to take this drug with digoxin, your doctor will likely reduce your digoxin dosage first. They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with nefazodone. Taking digoxin with quinine can increase digoxin levels in your body. They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with quinine.
Taking digoxin with ranolazine can increase digoxin levels in your body. They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with ranolazine. Taking digoxin with drugs called stimulants can lead to an irregular heart rhythm. Examples of these drugs include:. Taking digoxin with certain drugs used to increase sodium levels in your blood may increase digoxin levels in your body. Taking digoxin with lapatinib can increase digoxin levels in your body.
If you need to take this drug with digoxin, your doctor may need to adjust your digoxin dosage. Taking digoxin with proton pump inhibitors PPIs can increase the levels of digoxin in your body. If you need to take these drugs with digoxin, your doctor may need to adjust your digoxin dosage. Taking digoxin with ticagrelor can increase digoxin levels in your body. Taking digoxin with mirabegron can increase digoxin levels in your body.
They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with mirabegron. Taking digoxin with propantheline can increase digoxin levels in your body.
They may also monitor your digoxin levels during your treatment with propantheline. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. This dosage information is for digoxin oral tablet. All possible dosages and forms may not be included here.
Your dose, form, and how often you take it will depend on:. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
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