Lanoxin®
Lanoxin®acts to strengthen the heart muscle and allow it to
work harder. It also helps to restore proper rhythm by delaying electrical transmission
through the heart. It is approved for use in atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter,
atrial/supraventricular tachycardia, and congestive heart failure. Other conditions
for which it might be prescribed include; improving left ventricular function
in combination with pacemakers, postoperative arrhythmia, and treating Wolff-Parkinson-White
syndrome. But please note that though digitalis treatments have been prescribed
for weight loss, this is potentially hazardous and is strongly discouraged. Order
Lanoxin Lanoxin side effects: Mild Side Effects: Dark or black feces,
enlargement or tenderness of male breast (rare), slow heart rate. Possible
Side Effects: Allergy (hives, rash), altered vision (blurring, halos, seeing double,
spots, yellow-green tinge), confusion, decreased appetite, decreased libido (male),
drowsiness, lethargy, nausea or vomiting, nightmares, vaginal cornification (case
reports in post-menopausal women). Consult your doctor as soon as possible if
any of these side effects occur or seem particularly severe. Order
Lanoxin Serious Side Effects: Blindness, disorientation, hallucinations,
heart rhythm changes, facial or peripheral neuralgia (nerve pain), psychosis,
seizure, severe skin rash. If any of these rare side effects occur, seek medical
treatment immediately. If your doctor is not available, or your symptoms are especially
severe, seek emergency treatment right away. Cautions: This medication
is not right for everyone, and some individuals may have special dosing requirements
or need other precautions taken. Speak to your doctor if you have a history of
any of the following. Allergies: Inform your doctor of any medication,
food, or dye allergies. If you have ever had an allergic or bad reaction to digitalis,
your doctor may not want to use this treatment.
Electrolyte Disorders: Your
heart may be more sensitive to the effects of digitalis.
Heart Disease: Your
heart may be more sensitive to the effects of digitalis.
Heart Rhythm Disorders:
These problems may be worsened.
Kidney or Liver Disease: Digitalis' effects
may be increased, as it may clear more slowly from the body.
Lung Disease:
Your heart may be more sensitive to the effects of digitalis.
Thyroid Disease:
Hyper- or Hypo-Thyroidism may alter the way you respond to digitalis. Order
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