Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking digoxin as follows: Some underlying cardiac arrhythmias can get aggravated and become life-threatening, secondary to digoxin use. So, periodical evaluation of cardiac function is mandatory, especially in individuals with history of rhythm disturbances. Also, timely evaluation of cardiac function can provide an insight regarding the beneficial effect of digoxin, in an individual with history of heart failure. If you miss a dose, try taking it [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking digoxin as follows: Digoxin, despite having the therapeutic effect of controlling rapid heart rate and arrhythmias, also carries the risk of causing and aggravating some underlying ventricular cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of worsening arrhythmias, such as, frequent episodes of fatigue, lightheadedness, near fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort, generalized weakness, sudden vision [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking digoxin as follows: In individuals using digoxin, the risk for toxicity with digoxin is quite high, as the therapeutic and toxic levels of digoxin in the blood are very close. Altered levels of calcium, potassium and magnesium ions in the blood can also contribute to increasing risk for digoxin toxicity and arrhythmias. Individuals with digoxin toxicity can present with severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, appetite [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking digoxin as follows: Individuals can experience severe nausea and vomiting, when the medication is taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of digoxin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Digoxin use carries the risk of increased bowel motility and consequently, result in diarrhea. The diarrhea can be self-limiting and resolve [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking digoxin as follows: Digoxin can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Digoxin use also carries risk for causing or aggravating anxiety and agitation, especially in individuals with history. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, hallucinations, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, and aggression. Report any of these findings to your physician, during intake of digoxin, [...]