Generic name: digoxin
Dosage form: tablet
Drug classes:Group V antiarrhythmics, Inotropic agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Lanoxin Tablets
Heart Failure in Adults
LANOXIN is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure in adults. LANOXIN increases left ventricular ejection fraction and improves heart failure symptoms as evidenced by improved exercise capacity and decreased heart failure-related hospitalizations and emergency care, while having no effect on mortality. Where possible, LANOXIN should be used in combination with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
Heart Failure in Pediatric Patients
LANOXIN increases myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
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