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Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet

Manufactured bySamarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsDigoxin
Description
Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of heart failure (inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood) and atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm caused by faulty electrical signals in the upper portion of your heart leading to poor blood supply). It works by increasing the flow of electrolytes (sodium and calcium) within the cells, which helps in improving the strength and efficacy of your heart. It increases the force of contraction of the heart muscle for the proper supply of blood throughout the body. Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet shows common side effects such as rash, headache, restlessness, nausea, stomach pain, weakness, or diarrhoea. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines while taking this medication as it can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. Follow the instructions given by your doctor about the dose and duration of treatment. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take the medication at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for the best results. Avoid the discontinuation of Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet without consulting your doctor, as your condition may become worse. Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it or if you have ventricular fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm due to defective electrical impulses in the lower portion of your heart). It should be used with caution if you have AV block (abnormal electrical signals of the heart), heart attack (a life-threatening condition that may occur due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart), slow heartbeats, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (extra electrical signals in the heart leading to rapid heartbeats). Inform your doctor on priority if you have a kidney condition, thyroid condition (inability of the thyroid gland to produce an adequate amount of hormones), electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood), myocarditis (swelling of the heart muscle), or Beri Beri heart disease (a heart condition caused due to lack of Vitamin B1 in the body). Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding after consulting with your doctor. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor if your child is receiving the medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet

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Sangoxin 0.25 MG Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Skin rash
  • Diarrhoea
  • Blurred vision
  • Loss of appetite

Uses of Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet starts showing its effect between half an hour to two hours after intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should only be taken in pregnancy after consulting with your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet may pass into breast milk in small amounts. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Ventricular fibrillation

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have ventricular fibrillation (a type of abnormal heart rhythm in the lower portion of your heart).
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should only be taken in pregnancy after consulting with your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet may pass into breast milk in small amounts. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in elderly population

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution in the elderly above 65 years of age due to the risk of side effects.

Other medicines

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet may interact with certain medicines and cause undesired 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 vehicles and operating machines

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet may cause symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, drowsiness, weakness, etc. Hence avoid performing activities that require mental alertness, such as driving vehicles or operating machines, if you experience any of these symptoms.

Digoxin toxicity

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet has an increased risk of toxicity due to its narrow safety index (small differences in dose or blood concentration may lead to an increased risk of serious side effects). Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Any symptoms such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual changes, and cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm) should be informed to your doctor.

Heart attack

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have a heart attack (a life-threatening condition that may occur due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Slow heartbeats

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have slow heartbeats, as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (an extra electrical signal in the heart leading to rapid heartbeats), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Kidney disease

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet is filtered by the kidneys. Hence it should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects. Your doctor may recommend dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.

Thyroid disease

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have a thyroid condition (inability of the thyroid gland to produce an adequate amount of hormones) due to the increased risk of undesired effects. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Electrolyte imbalance

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have an electrolyte imbalance (low levels of magnesium and potassium in the blood) in the body, due to the increased risk of undesired effects. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Myocarditis

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have myocarditis (swelling of the heart muscle), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Beri Beri heart disease

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have Beri Beri heart disease (a heart condition caused due to lack of Vitamin B1 in the body), as you may fail to respond adequately to the treatment. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

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

Instructions

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

Clarithromycin

Pantoprazole

Captopril

Atorvastatin

Amiodarone

Disease interactions

Hypercalcaemia

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypercalcaemia (abnormally high blood calcium levels), as it can increase the risk of toxicity. Your doctor will correct this condition before starting the treatment. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Hypocalcemia

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypocalcaemia (abnormally low blood calcium levels), as it may make this medicine ineffective. Your doctor will correct this condition before starting the treatment. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

AV block

Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have an AV block (abnormal electrical signals of the heart leading to slow or irregular heartbeats) as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take this tablet at the same time daily for ease of remembering. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Never take more than the prescribed dose as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy while taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Dixin 0.25 MG Tablet works by increasing the flow of electrolytes (sodium and calcium) within the cells, which helps in improving the strength and efficacy of your heart. It increases the force of contraction of the heart muscle for the proper supply of blood throughout the body.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Cardiac Glycosides, Inotropic agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 July 2022].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/020405s004lbl.pdf

nhs.uk. 2022. About digoxin. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 July 2022].

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/digoxin/about-digoxin/
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Sep 2022

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