Digon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure, Arrhythmia. Digon also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Digon. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Digon have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Digon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Digon's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Digon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Digon related warnings section.
Digon is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Hypercalcemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Digon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Digon have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Digon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Digon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Digon is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Digon safe for pregnant women?
Digon shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Digon safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Digon.
What is the effect of Digon on the Kidneys?
Digon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Digon on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Digon on the liver, information on safety of Digon for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Digon on the Heart?
Digon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Digon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Digon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Digon habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Digon.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Digon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Digon only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Digon is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Digon
Taking Digon with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Digon
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Digon.
Yes, Digon may cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing diarrhea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Digon does not cause constipation. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, it may be due to some other medical conditions. Take precautionary methods if you suffer from constipation such as eating fibrous food, drink plenty of fluid, and take some laxative (Lactulose syrup).
Yes, you can take Digon with ibuprofen only on your doctor's advice because taking both of these drugs at the same time can increase the concentration of digoxin in the blood which can lead to side effects such as visual changes, nausea, and irregular heartbeats.
Take Digon as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not discontinue this drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Digon contains digoxin which works by slowing down the heart rate and increasing the force of contraction of the cardiac smooth muscles (Heart muscles). This result in increased efficiency of the heart to work better and improves blood circulation in the body.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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