Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. Digoxin helps the heart beat more strongly and regularly. Digoxin is used to treat various heart conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Digoxin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide. Digoxin is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats. Digoxin is available as 0.125 mg and 0.25 mg scored tablets.
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Digoxin for Dogs & Cats - Elixir USP 0.05mg/ml (60 ml) (Manufacturer may vary) - [Congestive Heart Failure]
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Description
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. When the heart loses its ability to contract effectively, Digoxin is used to stimulate the heart's contractions. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats. Digoxin increases the availability of calcium to the heart muscle, thus making the heart pump blood more efficiently.
Key Benefits
- Prescription medication for the treatment of certain heart diseases
- Digoxin is conveniently available in multiple strengths
- Treats congestive heart failure and certain types of heart rhythm disorders
How It Works
Digoxin treats congestive heart failure by causing an increase in the heart muscle contractility. Digoxin also reduces heart rate and pressure in the veins to combat conditions associated with congestive heart failure.
Directions
Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Digoxin should be given with lots of water. Digoxin should be given to your pet at the same times every day. Periodic blood tests may be necessary during treatment with digoxin to monitor the amount of medication in the pets body. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store digoxin at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
- Digoxin is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the initial and chronic treatment of congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
- Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. Digoxin helps the heart beat more strongly and regularly.
- Do not stop giving the medication suddenly. Stopping suddenly can make the heart condition worse.
Tip: Because the difference between the treatment dose and the dose that causes side effects is small, do not adjust medication without contacting the veterinarian.
| Digoxin Dosage for Cats | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Dosage |
| All weights | The usual dose for cats is 0.0015-0.002 mg/lb of pet's body weight every 12 hours, on an empty stomach. Digoxin should be given with lots of water. Digoxin should be given to your pet at the same times every day. |
| Digoxin Dosage for Dogs | |
| Weight | Dosage |
| All weights | The usual dose for dogs is 0.0025-0.005mg/lb of pet's body weight every 12 hours, on an empty stomach. Digoxin should be given with lots of water. Digoxin should be given to your pet at the same times every day. |
Cautions:
Because the difference between the treatment dose and the dose that causes side effects is small, do not adjust the medication without contacting your veterinarian. Contact your veterinarian if your pet shows decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination, changes in urination, or weakness while being treated with digoxin.
Possible Side Effects:
If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving digoxin and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue or face; hives), headache, fainting or extreme drowsiness or dizziness, irregular heartbeat, slow heartbeat, abnormally fast heartbeat, hallucinations or abnormal behavior. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving digoxin and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences decrease appetite and diarrhea, unusual tiredness or weakness, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or drowsiness. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.
Precautions:
Do not use this medication if allergic to ACE inhibitors. Pets with low blood sodium levels should take Benazepril with caution. Pets with lupus or other blood dyscrasias should not take this medication. Always speak with a veterinarian before starting any new treatment.
This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats
Storage:
Store this product at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
FAQ
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has kidney disease, thyroid disease or is being given any other heart medication. Also tell your veterinarian if the pet is pregnant or lactating.
Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. The usual initial dose for dogs is 0.0025-0.005 mg/lb every 12 hours. The usual dose in cats is 0.0015-0.002 mg/lb every 12 hours. Do not stop giving digoxin suddenly. Stopping suddenly could make the heart condition worse. Digoxin should be given with lots of water. Digoxin should be given to your pet at the same times every day. Periodic blood tests may be necessary during treatment with digoxin to monitor the amount of medication in the pets body. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store digoxin at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving digoxin and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue or face; hives), headache, fainting or extreme drowsiness or dizziness, irregular heartbeat, slow heartbeat, abnormally fast heartbeat, hallucinations or abnormal behavior. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving digoxin and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences decrease appetite and diarrhea, unusual tiredness or weakness, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or drowsiness. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.
Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you are within 12 hours of the next dose, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
If you suspect that your pet has received an overdose of digoxin, consult your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic immediately.
There are no restrictions on food or activity while the pet is on digoxin unless otherwise directed by the veterinarian.
Tell the veterinarian if your pet is also taking an antacid or laxative that contains aluminum, magnesium or kaolin-pectin, a beta-blocker such as atenolol, a calcium channel blocker such as Norvasc, a cancer chemotherapy drug, a diuretic such as furosemide, a steroid medication such as prednisone, a thyroid medication, erythromycin, metoclopramide or tetracycline. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with digoxin. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over the counter medicines.
