Pricing
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Agoxin is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
By oral administration: Rapid digitalization: 1-1.5 mg in divided doses over 24 hours Less urgent digitalization: 250-500 micrograms daily (higher dose may be divided) Maintenance: 62.5-500 micrograms daily (higher dose may be divided) according to renal function and in atrial fibrillation on heart rate response. Usual range: 125-250 micrograms daily (lower dose may be divided) according to renal function and in atrial fibrilation on heart rate response. Usual range: 125-250 micrograms daily (lower dose may be appropriate in the elderly).
Side Effects
Side effects are usually linked to excessive dosage and may include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, visual disturbance, headache, fatigue, drowsiness, confusion, delirium, hallucination, depression, arrhythmia, heart block and intestinal ischaemia. Gynaecomastia may occur with long-term use, and thrombocytopenia has been reported. Centoxin can be safely used in pregnancy.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
Digoxin should not be used in ventricular fibrillation, or in people allergic to digoxin or any other digitalis preparation.