Digoxin
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Digoxin 0.0625mg Tablets
Manufactured by MM Therapeutics Inc.
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Digoxin 0.25mg Tablets
Manufactured by MM Therapeutics Inc.
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Digoxin 0.125mg Tablets
Manufactured by MM Therapeutics Inc.
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Digoxin Prescription Drug Information
Digoxin (By mouth)
Digoxin (di-JOX-in)
Treats heart failure and certain heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). Digoxin is also called digitalis.
Brand Name(s):Digitek, Digoxin, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps
There may be other brand names for Digoxin.
When Digoxin Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Digoxin if you have had an allergic reaction to digoxin.
How to Use Digoxin:
Tablet, Capsule, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Digoxin to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Do not change brands of digoxin without asking your doctor.
- It is best to take Digoxin on an empty stomach. If the medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food or milk.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- Your doctor may want you to check your pulse before you take each dose of Digoxin. A nurse or other caregiver can teach you how to check your pulse. Your doctor will tell you how fast your pulse should be (for adults, the usual range is 60 to 100 heartbeats per minute). If your pulse is too high or too low, call your doctor before you take the medicine.
If a dose of Digoxin is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If you are more than 12 hours late, wait until it is time for your next regular and skip the missed dose. You should not use two doses at the same time.
- If you miss your doses for 2 days or longer, call your doctor.
How to Store and Dispose of Digoxin:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Digoxin:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using diet pills, steroids, bumetanide (Bumex®), cholestyramine (Questran® Colestid®), erythromycin (Erythro-Tab®), amiodarone (Cordarone®), indomethacin (Indocin®), itraconazole (Sporanox®), metoclopramide (Reglan®), nicotine gum, quinidine (Cardioquin®, Quinaglute®), rifampin (Rifadin®), Ritalin®, St John's wort, Synthroid®, sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®), diuretics or "water pills" (such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, Aldactazide®, Aldactone®, Dyazide®, Lasix®, Maxzide®, Midamor®, Moduretic®), heart or blood pressure medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, verapamil, Adalat®, Cardizem®, Lotrel®, Plendil®, Procardia®, Rythmol®, Tiazac®, Toprol®) , or medicines to treat cancer.
- You should not use antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®) at the same time you are taking digoxin.
Warnings While Using Digoxin:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, too much calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), or thyroid disorders. Tell your doctor if you are on dialysis, have had a recent heart attack, or if you have recently been vomiting or had diarrhea.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using Digoxin. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Digoxin. You may need to stop using Digoxin several days before having surgery or medical tests.
- Digoxin may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Do not stop using Digoxin suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
Possible Side Effects While Using Digoxin:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Blurred vision or yellow-colored vision
- Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Digoxin, talk with your doctor:
- Headache, unusual thoughts
- Mild skin rash, hives, or itching
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Digoxin, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
