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Lanoxin - Digoxin - Injection Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Lanoxin.
- Lanoxin
- didge-OX-in
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and consult your doctor or pharmacist for a new dosing plan.
Lanoxin Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Usage Instructions
- This medication 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) followed by once a day doses until oral medication can be used in adults.
- In newborns, the dosage is variable.
- Beyond the newborn stage, children's doses are larger than adult doses per kilogram of weight up to age 10.
- A child over 10 years of age usually receives an adult dose, adjusted for body weight.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication is used to treat heart problems, including irregular heartbeat or congestive heart failure.
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.
Possible 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.
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially.
Read Before Using Lanoxin (precautions)
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including.
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).
Lanoxin Miscellaneous Notes
- Heart monitoring and blood tests are performed during treatment with digoxin injection.