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Digoxin

Also sold as Digoxin

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

2 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside indicated for: • Treatment of mild to moderate heart failure in adults (1. 1) .

How to take it

Digoxin dose is based on patient-specific factors (age, lean body weight, renal function, etc. ).

Important warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Risk of rapid ventricular response leading to ventricular fibrillation in patients with AV accessory pathway (5. 1) .

Common side effects

The following adverse reactions are included in more detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of the label: • Cardiac arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 1 , 5.

Interactions

Digoxin has a narrow therapeutic index, increased monitoring of serum digoxin concentrations and for potential signs and symptoms of clinical toxicity is necessary when initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing drugs that may interact with digoxin.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

0.125 MG Oral Tablet · 0.2 MG Oral Capsule · 0.25 MG Oral Tablet · 0.05 MG Oral Capsule · 0.1 MG Oral Capsule · 0.0625 MG Oral Tablet · 0.05 MG/ML Oral Solution

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?