DIGOXIN

Drug Name: DIGOXIN

DIGOXIN DESCRIPTION:
DIGOXIN - INJECTION (didge-OX-in)

COMMON DIGOXIN BRAND NAME(S):
Lanoxin

DIGOXIN SIDE EFFECTS:
Report promptly any loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat/palpitations, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, fatigue, muscle weakness or vision changes. Unlikely but report promptly dizziness, fainting, mood changes or confusion/mental changes. Very unlikely but report promptly any black stool or seizures. Notify your doctor immediately in the unlikely event an allergic reaction occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, skin rash or itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DIGOXIN:
DIGOXIN: DIGOXIN is given by injection into a vein(IV), or (infrequently) into a muscle (IM). The dosage is variable, depending on the diseases involved, the person's age, kidney function among other factors. A larger initial dose may be given (loading dose) fo