Lanoxin tablet
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Overview
Lanoxin tablet is a Cardiac glycoside drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Adverse reactions include AV block, tachycardia, GI symptoms and visual disturbances.
Adult Indications and Dosage
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Routes and Preparations
IV Compatibility
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
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Patient Information
Patient Information from FDA
Patient Information from NLM
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Price
Drug Shortage
Adult Indications and Dosage
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===FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)===
Heart failure
Loading dose"': 10-15 mcg/kg half of dose administered initially, and the other two quarters are given every 6-8 hours twice.
Maintenance dose: 3.4-5.1 mcg/kg/day once daily.
Atrial fibrillation
Loading dose"': 10-15 mcg/kg half of dose administered initially, and the other two quarters are given every 6-8 hours twice.
Maintenance dose: 3.4-5.1 mcg/kg/day once daily.
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===Contraindications===
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Hypersensitivity to digoxin
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