Digoxin is prescribed by veterinarians for the treatment of heart disease. This includes congestive heart failure heart pumping an insufficient amount of blood, heart rhythm abnormalities, and dilated cardiomyopathy weak and enlarged heart. It is often used in conjunction with other drugs, typically diuretics and ACE inhibitors.
What is Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml?
Digoxin is prescribed by veterinarians for the treatment of heart disease. This includes congestive heart failure heart pumping an insufficient amount of blood, heart rhythm abnormalities, and dilated cardiomyopathy weak and enlarged heart.
Who is Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml for?
Dogs or Cats
Why use Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml?
Increases contraction strength of the heart.
How does Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml work?
Digoxin works by affecting the minerals sodium and potassium inside your pet's heart cells. This action reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong beat.
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How is Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml sold?
Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml bottle
What are the side effects of Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml?
Possible Side Effects: Heightened serum levels, worsening heart failure, heart arrhythmia, loss of appetite, lethargy, dehydration or diarrhea.
What special precautions are there?
Keep away from children and animals. Caution: The collie breed of dog may be more susceptible to the central nervous system effects of Digoxin. Use with caution in this breed. Precautions: Use caution when giving this drug to pets with severe heart or pulomonary disease - giving this drug to pets with certain heart problems- ventricular arrythmias, digitalis intoxication, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, acute myocarditis, acute myocardial infarct, ventricular tachycardias, chronic constrictive pericarditis, or AV block- may do more harm than good. Be sure your veterinarian has an extensive history of your pet's heart problems. Use caution when administering this drug to pets with liver or kidney disease. Use caution when giving this drug to cats - Use with extreme caution and only with the recommendation of an experienced veterinarian when giving this drug to cats, especially those with feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Digoxin has a tendency to consistently cause an increase in oxygen requirements and serum levels.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Digoxin Oral Solution USP 0.05 mg/ml, 60 ml?
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Use as directed by your veterinarian
