Medicine Description lanoxin 0.25 mg
Lanoxin tablets is a medication that contains digoxin and is primarily used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats. It works by improving the efficiency of the heart muscle and increasing its ability to pump blood.
What are the ingredients of Lanoxin?
Lanoxin consists of the following components:
- The active ingredient is digoxin, which is a cardiotonic agent that helps improve heart contractions and regulate heartbeat.
- Inactive ingredients that assist in forming the tablet.
Indications for using Lanoxin
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Supraventricular tachycardia
What are the dosages of Lanoxin?
The dosage is determined according to the condition and includes:
- Adults: from 0.125 to 0.25 milligrams daily
- Children: depends on weight and age and is calculated precisely
- Dosage should be adjusted in cases of renal impairment
What are the side effects of Lanoxin?
It may cause the appearance of some symptoms, including:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Visual disturbances such as seeing abnormal colors
- Dizziness and headache
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Loss of appetite