Digoxin "roof"
Producer: Takeda Pharma
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Digoxin "DAK" is a medicine for heart failure and heart rhythm disorders. Note: There have been serious errors in handling this medicine. Remember to make sure you take the right tablet not to overdose. Read about typical errors with Digoxin "DAK" under Special Warnings.Active substances
digoxin
Application
Digoxin "DAK" is used at
- acute and chronic heart failure
- cardiac arrhythmias with irregular and rapid cardiac function.
Dosage
Available as tablets.
- The starting dose. 10-15 micrograms per kg body weight.
- Maintenance dose. Calculated individually by age, weight and renal function.
Note
- Tablets should be taken at the same time each day.
- Tablets can be crushed or chewed.
- They should be taken with water.
possible side effects
Common (1-10%) | Reduced appetite, Fatigue Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting Heart Rate Disorders, Quick Heart Rate Headache |
Uncommon (0.1-1%) | Development of breasts in men Cramps, nervousness, drowsiness, dizziness Gulsyn, Blurred vision |
Rare (0.01-0.1%) | Increased tendency to bleeding due to decrease in platelets Severe skin reaction |
Should not be used
The drug should not be used at
- certain rare diseases of the heart muscle
- certain types of disturbances in the pulse between the head and head of the heart.
Pregnancy
Use only under certain conditions. This text differs from the company's approved product information (product summary). May be used only under certain conditions. This text differs from the company's approved product information (product summary).There is limited experience with the use of Digoxin "DAK" in pregnant women. Use only after consultation with your doctor.
breastfeeding
Can be used if necessary.Traffic
No warning.Blood donor
Do not drop. Donor must be declared by the donor village.effect
- Works by increasing the heart muscle's power and making the fast and irregularly working heart beat slower. This improves the heart pump function.
- The effect occurs within 30-60 minutes and is maximum after 1.5-3 hours.
- The half-life in the blood (T?) is 1-2 days in normal renal function.
Pharmaceutical forms
Tablets. 1 tablet contains 62.5 micrograms or 250 micrograms digoxin.
Special warnings
The drug should be used with caution at
- hypothyroidism
- poorly functioning liver or kidneys
- heart attack
- severe heart failure.
Note: There have been serious errors in handling this medicine. Typical errors:
Read more about mistakes with Digoxin "DAK" at pro. under "Typical Serious Errors." |
Using other medicines
It is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
- Amiodarone (anti-rheumatoid arthritis), amphotericin B (fungicide), ciclosporin (agent for organ transplantation), lornoxicam (anti-rheumatoid arthritis and pain), propafenone (anti-rheumatoid arthritis), spironolactone (diuretic), antihypertensive agents (nifedipine and verapamil) and antibiotics (itraconazole, clarithromycin and erythromycin) may increase the effect of Digoxin "DAK".
- Cholesterol depressants (colestipol and colestyramine), rifampicin (tuberculosis), sulfasalazine (rheumatoid arthritis) and acid neutralizers containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium reduce the effect of Digoxin "DAK".
- Potassium deficiency, which increases the sensitivity of digoxin, may occur with concomitant treatment with diuretics. Increased sensitivity also occurs with increased calcium concentration in the blood.
- Medicinal products containing perikon reduce the effect of Digoxin "DAK".
- Ginsing can increase the effect of Digoxin "DAK".
Grants, delivery, packages and prices
subsidies | extradition | Dispensing form and strength | Packing | Price in kr. |
May only be delivered once after the same prescription unless the recipient has stated on the prescription, how many times and with what time intervals additional extradition must take place | tablets62.5 micrograms | 100 pieces. | 67,15 | |
May only be delivered once after the same prescription unless the recipient has stated on the prescription, how many times and with what time intervals additional extradition must take place | tablets250 micrograms | 100 pieces. | 84,60 |
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