Lanoxin - Digitalis Medicine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Lanoxin.
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Read Before Using Lanoxin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, loss of appetite, drowsiness, headache, muscle weakness, and fatigue may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Inform your doctor if you develop.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Try to take it at the same time(s) each day.
• May be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Lanoxin Miscellaneous Notes

• There are different brands of this medication available.
• Not all are identical in action.
• Do not change brands without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
• Your doctor may want you to monitor your pulse rate every day while you take this medication.
• Discuss with your doctor what your pulse rate means.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, your doctor may periodically take a blood sample to measure the amount of the drug in your body.
• Do not allow anyone else to take your medication.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• 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.

Lanoxin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered if you remember within 12 hours.
• If you remember after 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• Call your doctor if you miss more than 2 doses in a row.

Medicinal Applications

• Digitalis medication works directly on the heart muscle to strengthen and regulate the heartbeat.
• It is used to treat certain heart conditions.