Lanoxin Tablets 250Mcg (1 Bottle = 25 Tablets)
It contains the active substance digoxin, which belongs to a group of medicines called cardiac glycosides
It contains the active substance digoxin, which belongs to a group of medicines called cardiac glycosides. It is used to treat arrhythmias and heart failure. An arrhythmia is an irregularity in the heart-beat, which causes the heart to skip a beat, beat irregularly or beat at the wrong speed. This medicine works by correcting irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm and strengthens the force of the heart-beat, which is why it is useful in heart failure.
Purpose
Heart Failure
Ingredients
Digoxin
Warnings
If you are taking this medicine, your doctor may ask you to have regular blood tests to determine the amount of digoxin in the blood. This may be useful in the case of patients with kidney disorders.
If you develop digoxin toxicity, this can lead to various forms of heart rhythm disturbances, some of which resemble the rhythm disturbances for which the product was prescribed.
If you have abnormal heart rhythm (heart block) and you are taking this medicine, contact your doctor as soon as possible if you feel one or more of the following symptoms: fainting, short-lasting loss of consciousness, dizziness or light-headedness, fatigue (tiredness), shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heart-beat or confusion .
Side Effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : Allergic reactions of the skin may occur (rash, urticaria) , abnormal heart beat , nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea ; Central nervous system disturbances such as dizziness , visual disturbances (blurred or yellow vision) . Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) : depression
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | GSK |
| Status | Active |