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How to Take Digoxin and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Loading dose: 0.75-1.5 mg in the 1st 24 hour. Slow digitalization: 250 mcg 1-2 times/day. Usual maintenance: 125-250 mcg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with ventricular fibrillation (severely abnormal heart rhythm) and known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Digoxin

This medication is a purified cardiac glycoside derived from leaves of digitalis plant, prescribed for congestive heart failure.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Digoxin

India :


International :


Cardoxin, Digitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
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