Digoxin Tablets

Description

For animals with congestive heart failure, Digoxin (di-jox-in) is used to help the heart beat more strongly and move blood through the body better. Digoxin is also used to treat certain types of heart rhythm disturbances as it can make the heart beat slower.

Benefits

• Increases strength of the heart

Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment.

Warnings

Your pet should not use Digoxin if the animal has too much digoxin in their bloodstream, that have ventricular fibrillation (a type of very rapid heart rate), or who have had an allergic reaction to this medication.

Precautions

This drug should be used with caution in animals with kidney disease, lung disease, or thyroid disease. In cats, as they may be more sensitive to the drug and have more serious side effects than dogs do. In animals with abnormal blood electrolyte (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium) levels. In animals with certain heart conditions.

Food and Drug Interactions

Other drugs can interact with this medication, so be sure to tell your veterinarian and pharmacist what medications (including vitamins, supplements, or herbal therapies) you give your animal

Human Warnings

Keep away from children and other animals. Not for Human consumption

Possible Side Effects

Most side effects occur when there is too much digoxin in the bloodstream.Side effects to look for include mild gastrointestinal effects (eg, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea), low energy level and behavior changes.

Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.

Product Administration

Oral

Product Form

Tablet

Ingredients

Digoxin

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature of 59° - 77°F in a dry place and protect from light