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Men's Health » Cardiovascular » Lanoxin (Digoxin) Lanoxin (Digoxin) is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and some irregular heart rhythms. Buy Lanoxin (Digoxin) and other Cardiovascular products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Lanoxin (Digoxin): Product Type: Cardiovascular Brand name: Lanoxin Generic name: Digoxin What is lanoxin? Digoxin helps the heart to beat more strongly and regularly. Digoxin is used to treat conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (types of fast heartbeats). Digoxin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about lanoxin? Do not stop taking lanoxin suddenly. Stopping suddenly could make your condition worse. Even if you feel better you need to keep taking this medication to help the heart work properly. Make sure you always have enough lanoxin on hand for vacations and holidays. Ask your doctor to teach you how to monitor your heart rate and at what heart rate you should notify them before taking any more medication. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lanoxin? Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you: • have kidney disease; • have thyroid disease or • are taking any other heart medication. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring while taking lanoxin. Digoxin is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether lanoxin will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Digoxin passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 65 years of age you may be more likely to experience side effects from lanoxin. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. How should I take lanoxin? Take lanoxin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Try to take lanoxin at the same time every day. Ask your doctor to teach you how to monitor your heart rate and at what heart rate you should notify them before taking any more medication. Do not stop taking lanoxin suddenly. Stopping suddenly could make your condition worse. Even if you feel better you may need to keep taking this medication to help the heart work properly. Make sure you always have enough lanoxin on hand for vacations and holidays. Your doctor may want to perform blood tests during treatment with lanoxin to monitor the amount of medication in your body. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose up to 12 hours late. If more than 12 hours have passed skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do Not take a double dose of this medication. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a lanoxin overdose include nausea vomiting decreased appetite diarrhea confusion seizures hallucinations light "halos" around objects green or yellow vision fatigue irregular heartbeats and abnormally fast or slow heartbeats. What should I avoid while taking lanoxin? There are no restrictions on food beverages or activity while taking lanoxin unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Digoxin side effects If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking lanoxin and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); • a severe headache fainting or extreme drowsiness or dizziness; • irregular heartbeats; • slow heartbeats (fewer than 60 beats per minute); • abnormally fast heartbeats; • vision changes (e.g. yellow-green or blurred vision); • hallucinations; orv • abnormal or psychotic behavior. If you experience any of the following less serious side effects continue to take lanoxin and talk to your doctor if you experience • decreased appetite and diarrhea; • unusual tiredness or weakness; • depression; • nausea or vomiting; • drowsiness or dizziness; • decreased sex drive; or • enlarged breasts in males. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect lanoxin? Before taking lanoxin tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: • another medication for irregular heartbeats such as quinidine (Quinidex Quinora Cardioquin others) amiodarone (Cordarone) or propafenone (Rythmol); • an antacid or laxative that contains aluminum magnesium or kaolin-pectin such as Maalox Rolaids Mylanta Milk of Magnesia and others; • a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin) propranolol (Inderal) acebutolol (Sectral) metoprolol (Lopressor) carteolol (Cartrol) labetalol (Normodyne Trandate) or nadolol (Corgard); • a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Cardizem Dilacor XR Tiazac) amlodipine (Norvasc) felodipine (Plendil) nifedipine (Procardia Adalat) verapamil (Verelan Calan Isoptin Covera-HS) and others; • a cancer chemotherapy drug; • a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ HydroDiuril others) chlorothiazide (Diuril) chlorthalidone (Hygroton Thalitone) furosemide (Lasix) torsemide (Demadex) bumetanide (Bumex) ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) triamterene (Dyrenium Maxzide Dyazide) amiloride (Midamor) spironolactone (Aldactone) eplerenone (Inspra) and others; • a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone) methylprednisolone (Medrol others) prednisolone (Prelone Pediapred others) dexamethasone (Decadron) and others; • a thyroid medication; • alprazolam (Xanax); • amphotericin B (Fungizone); • cholestyramine (Questran Prevalite) or colestipol (Colestid); • erythromycin (E.E.S. E-Mycin Eryc Ery-Tab PCE others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin); • indomethacin (Indocin); • itraconazole (Sporanox); • metoclopramide (Reglan); • rifampin (Rifadin Rimactane); • sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); or • tetracycline (Broadspec Emtet Panmycin Sumycin Tetracap others). You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with lanoxin or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines including herbal products. Generic Lanoxin (Digoxin) Cardoxin Cogoxin Cordioxil Davoxin Digacin Digitekt Dilanacin Dixina Dokim Dynamos Eudigox Lanacordin Lanacrist Lanicor Lanoxicaps Lenoxicaps Lenoxin Longdigox Neodioxanin Rougoxin Stillacor Vanoxin 250mcg 100 pills 250mcg 200 pills 250mcg 400 pills 250mcg 300 pills 250mcg 800 pills Digoxin Lanoxin
View more Cardiovascular Men's Health: Avodart (Dutasteride) Avodart (Dutasteride) is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is swelling of the prostate. This medicine works by lowering the amount of the hormone responsible for prostate growth. Dutasteride reduces urinary blockage and improves urine flow. This medicine should not be used in women and children. Buy Avodart (Dutasteride) and other Men's Health products online at Medstore. About Avodart (Dutasteride): Product Type: Men's Health Brand name: Avodart Generic name: Dutasteride What is the most important information I should know about Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What is Avodart? • Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). • Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. This medicine helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. • Avodart may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. How should I take Avodart? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Avodart can be taken with or without food. • Swallow the Avodart capsule whole. Do not chew crush or break the capsule. • It is important to take Avodart regularly to get the most benefit. • Do not stop taking Avodart without first talking to your doctor. It may take as long as 3 to 6 months of treatment with Avodart before you notice improvement in your BPH symptoms. • To be sure this medication is helping your condition your prostate will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) may also be tested to help detect prostate cancer. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. • Store Avodart at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Avodart capsules may become soft and leaky or they may stick together if they get too hot. Do not use any capsule that is cracked or leaking. Call your pharmacist for instructions on how to safely dispose of a leaking Avodart capsule. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Avodart is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. What should I avoid while taking Avodart? • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What are the possible side effects of Avodart? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. • Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur such as: decreased libido (sex drive); decreased amount of semen released during sex; impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or breast tenderness or enlargement. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. 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