Digoxin-Teva

Digoxin-Teva: instructions for use, indications, contraindications, side effects and special instructions

Digoxin-Teva is a cardiotonic drug whose main active ingredient is digoxin. The medicine is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure (congestive circulatory failure without hemodynamically significant obstruction of the cardiac outflow tract).

The country of origin is Israel, and the manufacturer is Teva Pharmaceutical Enterprises Ltd. Dosage form - tablets of 0.25 mg.

Indications for use

Digoxin-Teva is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:

1. atrial fibrillation;
2. supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia;
3. atrial flutter;
4. congestive circulatory failure (without hemodynamically significant obstruction of the cardiac outflow tract).

Contraindications

The use of Digoxin-Teva is contraindicated in the following cases:

1. glycoside intoxication.

Side effects

When using Digoxin-Teva, the following side effects may occur:

1. nausea;
2. vomit;
3. anorexia;
4. bradycardia;
5. ventricular extrasystole;
6. AV block;
7. headache;
8. dizziness;
9. possible disturbance of color vision, decreased visual acuity, scotomas, macro- and microopsia;
10. with prolonged use, the development of gynecomastia is possible.

Interaction with other drugs

When Digoxin-Teva is used simultaneously with other drugs, the following interactions may occur:

1. adrenomimetics increase the likelihood of developing arrhythmia;
2. antiarrhythmic and anticholinesterase drugs can cause bradycardia;
3. glucocorticoids, saluretics and other drugs that promote potassium loss, as well as calcium preparations can cause glycoside intoxication;
4. Aminazine reduces the cardiotonic effect;
5. laxatives, antacids, products containing aluminum, bismuth, magnesium may reduce the absorption of Digoxin-Teva;
6. Rifampicin and sulfasalazine may accelerate the metabolism of Digoxin-Teva.

Overdose

Symptoms of a Digoxin-Teva overdose may include arrhythmia, AV block, vomiting and nausea. Treatment consists of the use of potassium preparations, unithiol and ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA), as well as symptomatic therapy.

special instructions

Before starting the use of Digoxin-Teva, it is necessary to conduct an electrocardiogram, determine the level of potassium in the blood and evaluate kidney function. It is also necessary to ensure constant monitoring of heart rate and ECG.

The use of Digoxin-Teva may be dangerous in the presence of the following conditions:

1. hypokalemia;
2. hypomagnesemia;
3. hypercalcemia;
4. hypothyroidism;
5. Parkinson's disease;
6. damage to the sinus node;
7. heart disease accompanied by conduction disorders.

Digoxin-Teva is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under 18 years of age.

Digoxin-Teva is a prescription drug and should be used only as prescribed by a doctor. If any side effects occur, you should seek medical help.