About digoxin
Cardiac glycoside
Used for
- Heart failure symptom control
- Rate control in atrial fibrillation
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.125–0.25 mg once daily; dose depends on kidney function, age, and blood levels.
Usual dose in children
Individualized by age, weight, and kidney function; specialist dosing is required.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
- Dizziness or confusion
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Visual changes, including blurred or yellow vision
Important warnings
- Toxicity can occur easily; dose and blood levels require careful monitoring.
- Kidney impairment, older age, or low potassium increase toxicity risk.
- Seek urgent care for severe vomiting, fainting, or a new irregular heartbeat.
- Do not change or stop treatment without clinical guidance.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically needed; dosing and monitoring require clinician oversight.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; monitor the infant for feeding difficulties or unusual heartbeat.
Interactions
- Amiodarone, verapamil, and quinidine can raise digoxin levels.
- Some antibiotics, including clarithromycin, can raise digoxin levels.
- Diuretics that lower potassium increase toxicity risk.
- Antacids and some fiber products can reduce absorption.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.