LANOXIN 0.5mg Injection 2mlx5s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 5 to 30 minutes after the administration of the dose.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to LANOXIN 0.5mg Injection 2mlx5s or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

• Ventricular fibrillation

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with ventricular fibrillation (rhythm disorders of the ventricles; the lower chambers of the heart).

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Sinus Bradycardia and Sino-atrial Block

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart disorders due to the risk of low blood pressure and heart block. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• LANOXIN 0.5mg Injection 2mlx5s toxicity

  This medicine has an increase in the risk of toxicity due to its narrow therapeutic index. Close monitoring of blood levels is necessary. Any symptoms of anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual changes and cardiac arrhythmias should be informed to the doctor.

• Hypokalemia and Hypomagnesemia

  This medicine when used with potassium-depleting diuretics, may increase the risk of low potassium (Hypokalemia) and low magnesium (Hypomagnesemia) blood levels. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Use in elderly population

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age due to the risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Other medicines

  This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

• Driving and operating machinery

  This medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, fainting, weakness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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