Dixin Injection 2ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Digoxin 0.25 mg
Manufacturer
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT DIXIN INJECTIONDIXIN INJECTION contains Digoxin which belongs to the group of medicines called Cardiac glyco
Uses
the heart to skip a beat or beat at the wrong speed) and heart failure. Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart doesn’t pump sufficient blood to other parts of the body, which is generally characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and swelling in the legs, ankles or feet. DIXIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with serious heart problems (such as stokes-Adams attacks (condition where you suddenly feel faint and can pass out due to changes in heart rate) or irregular heartbeat due to cardiac glyco
How It Works
DIXIN INJECTION works by increasing the force of contraction of the heart by reversibly inhibiting an enzyme (responsible for controlling the movement of ions into the heart), which leads to correction of irregular heartbeats and strengthening of contraction force, thus helps to manage irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
Directions for Use
DIXIN INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving DIXIN INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heartbeat and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect gets worse. USES OF DIXIN INJECTIONManage: arrhythmia heart failure HOW DIXIN INJECTION WORKSDIXIN INJECTION works by increasing the force of contraction of the heart by reversibly inhibiting an enzyme (responsible for controlling the movement of ions into the heart), which leads to correction of irregular heartbeats and strengthening of contraction force, thus helps to manage irregular heartbeat and heart failure. DIRECTIONS FOR USEDIXIN INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DIXIN INJECTIONCOMMON signs of allergic reactions such as skin rash or urticaria abnormal heartbeat, dizziness nausea, vomiting diarrhoea signs of visual disturbances (such as blurred or yellow vision) UNCOMMON depression RAREInform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects while receiving DIXIN INJECTION: signs of serious heart problems (caused by new irregular heartbeats) such as pounding heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating signs of heart block (such as fainting, short-lasting loss of consciousness, dizziness, light-headedness, tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and confusion)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy. It is also used to manage abnormal increase in the heart rate and congestive heart failure in the unborn child. Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGDIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as this medicine gets excreted in small amounts through breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines after receiving DIXIN INJECTION as it may cause dizziness or visual disturbances (such as yellow or blurred vision). KIDNEYDIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION. LIVERDIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION. ALLERGYDo not receive DIXIN INJECTION if you are allergic to Digoxin or other cardiac glycosides (such as digitoxin) or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSDIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with severe respiratory (lung) disease. Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION. HEART DISEASEDIXIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with serious heart problems such as stokes-Adams attacks (condition where you suddenly feel faint and can pass out due to changes in heart rate) or irregular heartbeat (due to cardiac glycoside intoxication/Wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome) and obstructive cardiomyopathy (disease that causes your heart muscle to enlarge). It should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as sinoatrial disorder (heart rhythm disorder), recent heart attack, cardiac amyloidosis, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), constrictive pericarditis (condition where the walls of the fluid-filled pouch around your heart (pericardium) become too stiff or thick), and in patients planned to receive ECG test and electric shock management (to correct abnormal heartbeat). Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION. OTHERSBefore receiving DIXIN INJECTION inform your doctor if you: have beri-beri disease (disease that occurs due to vitamin B1 deficiency) have signs of low levels of oxygen in the body (such as shortness of breath and tiredness) have signs of low levels of potassium in the blood (such as constipation, fatigue, muscle damage) have signs of low levels of magnesium in the blood (such as abnormal eye movements, fatigue and numbness) have signs of high levels of calcium in the blood (such as excessive thirst and frequent urination) have signs of over/under active thyroid disease (such as nervousness, mood swings, sensitivity to heat and muscle weakness) have signs of malabsorption syndrome (such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea/vomiting) had or have gastro-intestinal reconstruction surgery Use in Pediatrics: DIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: DIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before receiving DIXIN INJECTION.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving DIXIN INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: angiotensin receptor blockers (Ex. telmisartan, irbesartan), angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (Ex. captopril, enalapril) and nifedipine, verapamil, felodipine, carvedilol, prazosin and diuretics (Ex. chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone) and beta-blockers Ex. atenolol, metoprolol, esmolol (used to manage high blood pressure) lithium, nefazodone st. john’s wort, bupropion (used to manage depression) corticosteroids (used to provide relief from inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone, hydrocortisone carbenoxolone (used to manage digestive tract ulcer) other medicines used to manage arrhythmias (Ex. amiodarone, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine, dronedarone) canagliflozin, acarbose (used to manage of type 2 diabetes mellitus) neomycin, penicillamine, rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, tetracycline, gentamicin, trimethoprim (antibiotics used to manage bacterial infections) telaprevir or daclatasvir, simeprevir, velpatasvir (used with or without other medicines to manage hepatitis C) flibanserin (used to manage low sexual desire in women who have not gone through menopause) isavuconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infections) ivacaftor (used to manage cystic fibrosis) spironolactone (medicine used to manage heart failure) alprazolam (sedative used to manage anxiety) quinine (used to manage malaria infection) propantheline (used to manage muscle spasms) mirabegron (used to manage overactive bladder) atorvastatin, cholestyramine (used to manage high blood cholesterol) cyclosporine (used to manage organ rejection after transplantation) epoprostenol (used to manage pulmonary arterial hypertension) tolvaptan, conivaptan (used to manage low blood sodium levels) ritonavir (used to manage HIV infection) ranolazine, tiapamil (used to manage chest pain) lapatinib (used to manage breast cancer) ticagrelor (used to manage heart attack or stroke) vandetanib (used to manage certain cancers of the thyroid gland) venetoclax (used to manage patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia) vemurafenib (used to manage adult patients with a type of cancer called melanoma) proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) (used to relieve symptoms of acid reflux) Ex. lansoprazole, omeprazole medicine used to manage pain and inflammation such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ex. ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin), and COX-2 inhibitors (Ex. celecoxib, rofecoxib) antacids (used to manage gastric acidity) Ex. aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate. bulk-forming laxatives (used to manage constipation) Ex. psyllium, polycarbophil kaolin-pectin (used to manage diarrhoea) cytostatic drugs such as epirubicin, bleomycin (used as chemotherapy for cancer management) metoclopramide (used to manage nausea and vomiting) sulfasalazine (used to counteract inflammatory diseases of the intestine) adrenaline (used to manage severe allergic reactions) salbutamol (used to manage asthma) phenytoin (used to manage epilepsy) supplemental enteral nutrition (used to augment nutrition) intravenous calcium (used to manage calcium deficiency) sympathomimetics (used to manage heart attack and low blood pressure) Ex. amphetamine, benzylpiperazine suxamethonium (used to provide anesthetic effect) Over dosage: DIXIN INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms while receiving DIXIN INJECTION such as heart rhythm disturbances, gastrointestinal symptoms (such as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting) dizziness, fatigue, various neurological disturbances including visual disturbances and non-heart related symptoms (such as weakness and general feeling of being unwell). SYNOPSIS Drug : Digoxin Pharmacological Category : Cardiac glycoside Therapeutic Indication : Arrhythmias, Heart failure Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Syrup, Solution MORE INFORMATION Store DIXIN INJECTION below 25°C
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Last Updated
02 Jul 2024