DIGOXIN (di-JOX-in)

Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

vomiting
unusual tiredness or weakness
restlessness
nausea
loss of appetite
fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
diarrhea
confusion
changes in vision
agitation

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you have severe kidney, liver or lung problems, or a thyroid problem

if you have low blood levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium, or high blood levels of potassium or calcium

if you have severe heart failure, inflammation of the heart, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart block, extra heart beats (PVCs), certain abnormal heart rhythms, or fainting due to a heart problem