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What is the most important information I should know about Lanoxin?
• Do not stop taking Lanoxin suddenly lanoxin what is it. Stopping suddenly could make yourcondition worse lanoxin what is it. Even if you feel better, you need to keep taking this medicationto help the heart work properly lanoxin what is it. Make sure you always have enough Lanoxin onhand for vacations and holidays lanoxin what is it.
• Ask your doctor to teach you how to monitor your heart rate and at whatheart rate you should notify them before taking any more medication lanoxin what is it.
What is Lanoxin?
• Lanoxin helps the heart to beat more strongly and regularly lanoxin what is it.
• Lanoxin is used to treat conditions such as congestive heart failureand atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (types of fast heartbeats) lanoxin what is it.
• Lanoxin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide lanoxin what is it.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lanoxin?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you:
· have kidney disease;
· have thyroid disease, or
· are taking any other heart medication lanoxin what is it.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring while takingLanoxin lanoxin what is it.
• Lanoxin is in the FDA pregnancy category C lanoxin what is it. This means that it is notknown whether Lanoxin will be harmful to an unborn baby lanoxin what is it. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment lanoxin what is it.
• Lanoxin passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant lanoxin what is it. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby lanoxin what is it.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Lanoxin lanoxin what is it. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring lanoxin what is it.
How should I take Lanoxin?
• Take Lanoxin exactly as directed by your doctor lanoxin what is it. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you lanoxin what is it.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water lanoxin what is it.
• Try to take Lanoxin at the same time every day lanoxin what is it.
• Ask your doctor to teach you how to monitor your heart rate and at whatheart rate you should notify them before taking any more medication lanoxin what is it.
• Do not stop taking Lanoxin suddenly lanoxin what is it. Stopping suddenly could make yourcondition worse lanoxin what is it. Even if you feel better, you may need to keep taking this medicationto help the heart work properly lanoxin what is it. Make sure you always have enough Lanoxin onhand for vacations and holidays lanoxin what is it.
• Your doctor may want to perform blood tests during treatment with Lanoxinto monitor the amount of medication in your body lanoxin what is it.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat lanoxin what is it.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose up to 12 hours late lanoxin what is it. If more than 12 hours havepassed, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose lanoxin what is it. Do Not take a double dose of this medication lanoxin what is it.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention lanoxin what is it.
• Symptoms of a Lanoxin overdose include nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite,diarrhea, confusion, seizures, hallucinations, light "halos" aroundobjects, green or yellow vision, fatigue, irregular heartbeats, and abnormallyfast or slow heartbeats lanoxin what is it.
What should I avoid while taking Lanoxin?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while takingLanoxin unless otherwise directed by your doctor lanoxin what is it.
What are the possible side effects of Lanoxin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLanoxin and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· a severe headache, fainting, or extreme drowsiness or dizziness;
· irregular heartbeats;
· slow heartbeats (fewer than 60 beats per minute);
· abnormally fast heartbeats;
· vision changes (e.g., yellow-green or blurred vision);
· hallucinations; or
· abnormal or psychotic behavior lanoxin what is it.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continueto take Lanoxin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· decreased appetite and diarrhea;
· unusual tiredness or weakness;
· depression;
· nausea or vomiting;
· drowsiness or dizziness;
· decreased sex drive; or
· enlarged breasts in males lanoxin what is it.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur lanoxin what is it. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome lanoxin what is it.
What other drugs will affect Lanoxin?
• Before taking Lanoxin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· another medication for irregular heartbeats, such as quinidine (Quinidex,Quinora, Cardioquin, others), amiodarone (Cordarone), or propafenone (Rythmol);
· an antacid or laxative that contains aluminum, magnesium, or kaolin-pectinsuch as Maalox, Rolaids, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, and others;
· a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), propranolol (Inderal),acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol(Normodyne, Trandate), or nadolol (Corgard);
· a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR,Tiazac), amlodipine (Norvasc), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine (Procardia,Adalat), verapamil (Verelan, Calan, Isoptin, Covera-HS), and others;
· a cancer chemotherapy drug;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,others), chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), furosemide(Lasix), torsemide (Demadex), bumetanide (Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin),triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone(Aldactone), eplerenone (Inspra), and others;
· a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone), methylprednisolone(Medrol, others), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, others), dexamethasone (Decadron),and others;
· a thyroid medication;
· alprazolam (Xanax);
· amphotericin B (Fungizone);
· cholestyramine (Questran, Prevalite) or colestipol (Colestid);
· erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE, others) or clarithromycin(Biaxin);
· indomethacin (Indocin);
· itraconazole (Sporanox);
· metoclopramide (Reglan);
· rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);
· sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); or
· tetracycline (Broadspec, Emtet, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, others) lanoxin what is it.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you aretaking any of the medicines listed above lanoxin what is it.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lanoxin oraffect your condition lanoxin what is it. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products lanoxin what is it.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lanoxin written forhealth professionals that you may read lanoxin what is it.
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