Digoxin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside heart medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and heart failure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, injections and syrup, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Digoxin 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.

What is Digoxin used for?

• Atrial fibrillation
• Atrial flutter
• Heart failure

Digoxin 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.

Side effects of Digoxin

Digoxin 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 Digoxin 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.

Frequently asked questions about Digoxin

What is the price of Digoxin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Digoxin products currently in stock range from Rs 2 to Rs 560 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Digox 250mcg Tablet at Rs 2. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Digoxin are available in Pakistan?

Digoxin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Lanoxin (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Digitek (Global-vision), Digox (Platinum) and Dioxin (Xenon Pharmaceuticals .).

Do I need a prescription for Digoxin?

Yes. Digoxin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Digoxin be used during pregnancy?

Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor; it may be used when needed under close supervision.

Are all Digoxin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Digoxin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Digoxin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 5 products containing Digoxin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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