Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lanoxin as follows: Lanoxin is used with extreme caution in individuals with history of arrhythmias. Lanoxin, 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 Lanoxin, 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 Lanoxin as follows: Lanoxin 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 Lanoxin, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with Lanoxin. Also, notify your physician regarding any current Lanoxin intake, if you are being started on any new medications and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lanoxin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Lanoxin can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Lanoxin 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. Lanoxin toxicity In individuals using Lanoxin, the risk for toxicity [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lanoxin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                         Lanoxin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Lanoxin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Lanoxin use carries the risk of increased bowel motility and consequently, result in diarrhea. The diarrhea can be self-limiting and resolve in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lanoxin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Lanoxin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Lanoxin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]