Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml

Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml contains Digoxin 0.5mg/2ml, a cardiac glycoside heart medicine. Made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, it is prescribed for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and heart failure. Pack size: 5 pcs.

Uses of Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml

Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml is used to control a fast heart rate in atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, conditions in which the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly or too quickly. It is also used in some people with heart failure to improve symptoms such as breathlessness and tiredness, often alongside other heart medicines. It helps manage these conditions over the long term rather than reversing the underlying problem.

How Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml works

Digoxin slows the electrical signals passing from the upper to the lower chambers of the heart, which brings a fast heart rate down. It also increases the amount of calcium available to heart muscle cells, helping each heartbeat pump more strongly and efficiently.

Possible side effects

Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml has a narrow safety margin, so its side effects are worth knowing about. Common ones include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness or weakness
• Dizziness

Seek medical help urgently if you have blurred vision or see yellow-green halos, confusion, a very slow, fast or irregular heartbeat, or persistent vomiting, as these can be signs of digoxin toxicity.

Precautions and warnings

• The difference between a helpful and a harmful level of Lanoxin Injection 0.5mg/2ml is small, so your doctor may check blood levels, kidney function and potassium regularly.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, thyroid problems, low potassium or magnesium, or high calcium levels, as these increase the risk of toxicity.
• Many medicines interact with it, including amiodarone, verapamil, diltiazem, some antibiotics, diuretics and indigestion remedies, so check before starting anything new.
• If you forget a dose, do not take extra to make up for it.
• Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor; it may be used when needed under close supervision.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.