Digoxin: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Digoxin
# Overview of Digoxin Digoxin is a heart medication that doctors prescribe to help people with certain heart problems. It works by making the heart beat more strongly and at a steadier rate. Doctors use digoxin mainly to treat heart failure, a condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. The medication can also help control irregular heartbeats. By improving how the heart works, digoxin helps the body get the oxygen and blood it needs to stay healthy. Because digoxin is a powerful medicine, it requires careful monitoring and dosing by a doctor. It's very important not to take more digoxin than prescribed and to take it exactly as directed, since too much can cause serious side effects. Additionally, digoxin can interact with many other medications, so your doctor needs to know about all the medicines you take. You should never start, stop, or change the dose of any other drugs without talking to your doctor first. Regular blood tests may be needed to make sure the amount of digoxin in your body is safe and working properly.
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DYSPNOEA6,064 reports
- NAUSEA4,754 reports
- DIZZINESS4,442 reports
- FATIGUE4,176 reports
- ATRIAL FIBRILLATION3,978 reports
- DIARRHOEA3,741 reports
- ASTHENIA3,618 reports
- DEATH3,397 reports
- VOMITING3,363 reports
- HYPOTENSION3,169 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
Recent Recalls (2)
- Class III
Novitium Pharma LLC · March 25, 2024
Digoxin Tablets, USP 62.5 mcg (0.0625 mg), 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novitium Pharma LLC, 70 Lake Drive, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520, NDC 70954-200-10Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
- Class III
Novitium Pharma LLC · March 4, 2024
Digoxin Tablets, USP 125mcg, (0.125 mg), 1000-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novitium Pharma LLC., 70 Lake Drive, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520, NDC 70954-201-20Cross Contamination with Other Products:(mycophenolate mofetil).
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement). Voluntary and mandated recalls affecting this drug.
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