Lanoxin (Digoxin) Detailed Information

The active ingredient in Lanoxin is **Digoxin**. Inactive ingredients may include lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, and colloidal silicon dioxide, depending on the formulation.

Common side effects of Lanoxin include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue or weakness
• Blurred vision or seeing halos around lights

Less common but serious side effects include:

• Severe allergic reactions (swelling of the face, lips, throat)
• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
• Confusion or hallucinations
• Severe abdominal pain

Contact your doctor if you experience severe or persistent side effects.

Lanoxin is usually taken once daily, with or without food. It is important to take it at the same time each day to maintain stable drug levels in the body. Follow your doctor’s dosage instructions carefully and do not stop taking the medication without medical advice.

Lanoxin can interact with other medications, including:

• Diuretics: May increase the risk of low potassium levels, leading to heart rhythm issues.
• Beta-blockers: Can enhance the effects of Digoxin on heart rate.
• Calcium channel blockers: May alter Digoxin levels in the blood.
• Antacids and cholesterol medications: Can reduce Digoxin absorption.

Always inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you take.

Lanoxin starts working within **30 minutes to 2 hours** after ingestion, with full therapeutic effects occurring in **several days** of consistent use. Monitoring is necessary to maintain safe and effective drug levels.

Seek medical help immediately if you experience:

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Irregular or very slow heartbeat
• Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Visual disturbances, confusion, or hallucinations