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About Geoxin 0.5mg Injection

DIGOXIN belongs to a group of medicines called cardiac glycosides used to treat irregular heartbeats and manage the symptoms of heart failure. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should. Irregular heartbeat is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow.

DIGOXIN contains digoxin, i.e. cardiac glycosides that help to increase the output force of the heart and reduces the rate of heart contractions. DIGOXIN works on the heart muscle directly and increases the force with which heart muscle contracts with each heartbeat. Thereby, it makes the heart efficient in pumping blood around the body and slows down the rate at which heartbeats.

DIGOXIN is available in both injection and oral dosage forms. A doctor or nurse gives the injection. DIGOXIN in oral form is taken irrespective of food daily at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it. Some people may experience common side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal heartbeat, or skin rash. Most of these side effects of DIGOXIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to DIGOXIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking DIGOXIN. Regular blood tests are recommended by your doctor while taking DIGOXIN to monitor the amount of DIGOXIN in the bloodstream as its toxicity can lead to several forms of heart rhythm disturbances, vomiting, nausea, and visual disturbances. If you have beriberi disease caused due to vitamin B1 deficiency, malabsorption syndrome (unable to absorb minerals from food), or any lung or kidney disease, please inform your doctor before taking DIGOXIN so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed accordingly.

DIGOXIN has a very narrow therapeutic index. It means small differences in the dose of drugs in the body may lead to life-threatening conditions or serious side effects. This makes its use limited and requires close monitoring by doctors like regular electrocardiogram (ECG). So, try not to self-medicate and suggest DIGOXIN to others.

Uses of Geoxin 0.5mg Injection

Irregular heartbeats, Prevention of heart failure

Medicinal Benefits of Geoxin 0.5mg Injection

DIGOXIN is a cardiac glycoside that is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats. DIGOXIN increases the force with which heart muscle contracts with each heartbeat and makes the heart efficient in pumping blood around the body. Thus, slows down the rate at which the heart beats and makes the heart rate normal. DIGOXIN improves heart failure symptoms such as exercise capacity and reduces the number of hospitalizations.

Directions for Use

Orally: Take DIGOXIN exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Injection: DIGOXIN is given as an intravenous (into a vein) injection by a doctor or nurse.

Side Effects of Geoxin 0.5mg Injection

Like all medicines, DIGOXIN can cause some common side effects like feeling confused, dizzy, or generally unwell, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) and loss of appetite, diarrhea, changes in your vision (including blurred vision and not being able to look at bright light) and skin rashes, although not everybody gets them. Most of the side effects of DIGOXIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking DIGOXIN. If you are known to be allergic to DIGOXIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid intake of alcohol with DIGOXIN as it may increase the risk of drowsiness. DIGOXIN may cause vision problems in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Regular blood tests are recommended by your doctor while taking DIGOXIN to monitor the amount of digoxin in blood as digoxin toxicity can lead to several forms of heart rhythm disturbances, vomiting, nausea, and visual disturbances. If you have beriberi disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, malabsorption syndrome (unable to absorb minerals from food), thyroid, or any lung or kidney disease, please inform your doctor before taking DIGOXIN so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed accordingly. DIGOXIN has a narrow therapeutic index which makes its use limited and requires close monitoring as a small change in dose or blood concentration may lead to severe adverse effects, and overdose may lead to life-threatening reactions.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DIGOXIN may have interaction with medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (adenosine, amiodarone, dolasetron, quinidine), cardiac stimulants (arbutamine), HIV/AIDS drugs (atazanavir, saquinavir), anticancer drugs (ceritinib, lapatinib), antibiotics (clarithromycin), immunosuppressants (fingolimod), antidepressants (flibanserin), antifungal drugs (itraconazole) and calcium supplements (calcium chloride, calcium gluconate, calcium gluconate).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have beriberi disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, malabsorption syndrome (unable to absorb minerals from food), thyroid, or any lung or kidney disease, please inform your doctor before taking DIGOXIN.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with DIGOXIN as it may increase drowsiness and reduce the amount of DIGOXIN in the blood leading to abnormal heart function.

PREGNANCY

DIGOXIN is a Category C pregnancy drug and is to be given to pregnant women only if it is clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

DIGOXIN is safe for breastfeeding mothers if prescribed by a doctor.

DRIVING

DIGOXIN may cause dizziness, yellow or blurred vision in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

LIVER

If you have any concerns regarding the use of DIGOXIN in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

KIDNEY

Take DIGOXIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.