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Chemical Name: DIGOXIN (di-JOX-in)
This medicine is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and some
irregular heart rhythms.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if
you are taking acarbose, amphotericin B, aminoglycoside, macrolide or
tetracycline antibiotics; amiodarone; cholestyramine; colestipol; cyclosporine;
diltiazem; indomethacin; itraconazole; loop or thiazide diuretics; penicillamine;
propafenone; quinidine; quinine; verapamil; or medicine for cancer or thyroid
conditions. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you
have a history of ventricular fibrillation. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. DO NOT
TAKE THIS MEDICINE within 1 hour of food high in fiber. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE
and remember the same day, take the missed dose. If you do not remember until
the next day or if it is more than 12 hours since your missed dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. BEFORE
YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience confusion,
restlessness, agitation, unusual tiredness or weakness, loss of appetite,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, or changes in vision.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include changes in vision, loss of
appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, weakness, and irregular
heartbeat.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF YOU WILL BE USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
TIME, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out.
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