Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking digoxin as follows: Absorption of digoxin could be inhibited by foods rich in fiber, such as brown rice, green leafy vegetables, and bran. Absorption of digoxin could also be inhibited by antacids, such as, milk of magnesia and drugs used to reduce cholesterol, such as, cholestyramine and colestipol, thus compromising the therapeutic benefits of digoxin intake. So, try to space out digoxin by atleast 2 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Digoxin as follows: Digoxin is minimally metabolized in the liver to active metabolites, which along with the significant unmetabolized portion of the drug is eliminated by kidneys in the urine. If renal function is deficient, the elimination of these compounds could be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication and metabolites for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Digoxin as follows: Digoxin is used with extreme caution in individuals with history of arrhythmias. Digoxin, despite having the therapeutic effect of controlling rapid heart rate and arrhythmias, also carries the risk of causing and aggravating some underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. While taking digoxin, watching closely for signs and symptoms of worsening arrhythmias, such as, frequent episodes of fatigue, lightheadedness, near fainting, shortness [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Digoxin as follows: Digoxin interacts with a lot of other medications, such as, diuretics, OTC mineral supplements, and antibacterial/antifungal antibiotics, thus resulting in severe life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. If you are being newly started on digoxin, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with digoxin. Also, notify your physician regarding any current digoxin intake, if you are being started on any new medications and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Digoxin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects 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. Digoxin toxicity In individuals using digoxin, the risk for toxicity [...]