PO (Children 5–10 yr): Loading dose: 20–35 mcg/kg given as 50% of the dose initially and one quarter of the initial dose in each of 2 subsequent doses at 6–12 hr intervals
4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of LANOXIN in the control of ventricular rate in children with atrial fibrillation have not been established
It is also used to treat a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation
Important Dosing and Administration Information Lanoxin (digoxin) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more In heart failure, higher dosages have no additional benefit and may increase toxicity; decreased renal clearance The ability of digoxin to reduce sympathetic activation has also been recognized
Digoxin helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action: Digoxin inhibits sodium-potassium ATPase, an enzyme that regulates the quantity of sodium and potassium inside cells
It may be given to you for other reasons
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Side Effects
5 mg) digoxin (250 mcg [0
Many digoxin side effects are dose dependent and happen when blood levels are over the narrow therapeutic range
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Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protect from light
Immediate use of the diluted product is recommended
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Doxycycline was also predicted to interact with digoxin, which is used to treat heart failure, levetiracetam, an antiseizure medication, and tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant
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This translates to a relative infant dose of digoxin between 1 to 7% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose and about 0
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Cardiac glycosides, including digitalis and digoxin, have long-standing use in clinical practice
5-5 mcg/kg given daily as a single dose
Digoxin belongs to the class of medicines called digitalis glycosides
Brand Name: Lanoxin_____ Generic Name: Digoxin_____ Drug Classification: cardiac glycosides Dosage, Route & Frequency Drug Action
6 to 11
Type: Cardiac glycoside; CHF medications
You can take digoxin with or without food, but it's best to take it at the same time each day
Irregular heartbeat
Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, usually in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Dronedarone may increase the serum concentration of Digoxin
Furthermore, lower potassium levels increases the risk for adverse reactions
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1) Increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure
There are things you can do to help cope with them: Feeling dizzy
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It works by increasing myocardial contractility, increasing stroke volume and blood pressure Lanoxin (digoxin) is a cardiac glycoside used to treat mild to moderate congestive heart failure and to treat atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm
Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, usually in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
The pediatric elixir comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose
125 mg) tablet or 125 mcg (0
25 mg) daily; however, in those who show increased sensitivity to the adverse effects of digoxin, a dose of ≤62
PO (Children 5-10 yr): Loading dose: 20-35 mcg/kg given as 50% of the dose initially and one quarter of the initial dose in each of 2 subsequent doses at 6-12 hr intervals
Call your doctor at once if you have: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; fast, slow, or uneven heart rate; Generic Name Digoxin DrugBank Accession Number DB00390 Background
28 The recommended dosage range for Lanoxin (digoxin) is 7-10 micrograms per kilogram per day
Increased cardiac toxicity with digoxin if hypokalaemia occurs with these drugs
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(high calcium in the blood) Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood) (type of abnormal heart rhythm), with no pacemaker
Additional doses of 125 to 375 mcg (0
It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation)
Very narrow margin between effective therapeutic and toxic dosages: Therapeutic range
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Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, usually in combination with
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic
A single initial dose of 500 to 750 mcg (0
Digoxin belongs to the class of medicines called digitalis glycosides
At first, the dose is usually 20 to 35 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight
Children 2 to 5 years of age—Dose is based on age, body weight, and medical condition and must be
Dosage Forms: PO, IV, IM
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These dosage schedules are intended as guidelines and careful clinical observation and monitoring of serum digoxin levels are required
If concurrent use is necessary, reduce adult digoxin dose by 50%, monitor digoxin concentration closely, and increase monitoring for both clinical response to therapy and the occurrence of adverse effects
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Digoxin oral tablet is used to treat atrial fibrillation A single initial dose of 400 to 600 mcg (0
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Absorption of digoxin from Lanoxin Tablets has been demonstrated to be 60% to 80% complete compared to an identical intravenous dose of digoxin (absolute bioavailability)
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Digoxin (better known as Digitalis), sold under the brand name Lanoxin among others, is a medication used to treat various heart conditions