Digitalis Medicines (Systemic)
Category- Antiarrhythmic
- cardiotonic
DescriptionDigitalis medicines are used to improve the strength and efficiency
of the heart, or to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. This leads
to better blood circulation and reduced swelling of hands and ankles in patients
with heart problems.
Although digitalis has been prescribed to help some patients lose weight,
it should
never
be used in this way. When used
improperly, digitalis can cause serious problems.
Digitalis medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription,
in the following dosage forms:
Oral
-
Digitoxin
-
Digoxin
-
Capsules (U.S.)
-
Elixir (U.S. and Canada)
-
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
-
Digoxin
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Lanoxicaps 2
- Lanoxin 2
- Lanoxin Elixir Pediatric 2
- Lanoxin Injection 2
- Lanoxin Injection Pediatric 2
In Canada -
- Digitaline 1
- Lanoxin 2
- Lanoxin Pediatric Elixir 2
- Lanoxin Injection 2
- Lanoxin Pediatric Injection 2
- Novo-Digoxin 2
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following digitalis medicines are
numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Digitoxin (di-ji-TOX-in)* |
| 2. |
Digoxin (di-JOX-in)ठ|
| * Not commercially available in the U.S. |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
| § Generic name product may be available
in Canada |
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