CLASS and MECHANISM of Action
Generic Digiter makes part from a class of drugs called digitalis glycosides. Generic Digiter is one of the cardiac (or digitalis) glycosides, a closely related group of drugs having in common specific effects on the myocardium. This medicine has a result the improvement of the strength and efficiency of your heart.
Active Ingredients: Digoxin
Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, pregela-tinized starch, lactose monohydrate and anhydrous lactose, silicon dioxide and stearic acid.
What is Generic Digiter PRESCRIBED For?
Generic Digiter is prescribed for the treatment for the conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/ atrial flutter (types of fast heartbeats). Generic Digiter helps the heart to beat more strongly and regularly. This medicine may be taken for the purpose other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Should I Take Generic Digiter?
Generic Digiter is a medicine that should be taken orally. It makes no importance if you take Generic Digiter with or without food. Nevertheless it will be better to take is with meals in order to avoid the case when your stomach will get upset.
The dosage is prescribed individually. It depends on several factors:
- the disease being treated;
- your body weight;
- your kidney function;
- your age;
- other diseases you have or drugs you are taking.
Patients that receive Generic Digiter for the first time may be rapidly "digitalized" or gradually "digitalized", depending on your doctor's recommendation.
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for taking Generic Digiter?
Make sure that your health care professional knows about all medicines you are taking. He should also be informed if you ever had: an allergic reaction to any medicine; problems with calcium, potassium, or magnesium levels in your blood;kidney disease; thyroid problems.
The pulse should be verified regularly. If it gets slower than 60 beats per minute (bpm) or faster than 100 bpm, contact your health care professional immediately.
Blood pressure and weight should be also checked in a regular base. In order to see how generic Digiter affects you, it is recommended to have blood tests made repeatedly.
What Happens if I MISS A DOSE?
Take the missed dose up to 12 hours late. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose.
!!! Do Not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I OVERDOSE?
Symptoms of Generic Digiter overdose include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea, very slow pulse, vomiting. If an overdose is suspected call your local emergency immediately.
What are the possible SIDE EFFECTS of Generic Digiter?
As any drug, Generic Digiter can cause side effects. Some side effects are serious and may require a medical attention. Some of them you can find below:
- abnormally fast heartbeats;
- vision changes (e.g., yellow-green or blurred vision);
- hallucinations;
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- a severe headache, fainting, or extreme drowsiness or dizziness;
- irregular heartbeats;
- slow heartbeats (fewer than 60 beats per minute);
- abnormal or psychotic behavior.
You may continue to take Generic Digiter if you experience any of the following side effects:
- decreased appetite and diarrhea;
- unusual tiredness or weakness;
- drowsiness or dizziness;
- decreased sex drive;
- nausea or vomiting;
- enlarged breasts in males;
- depression;
However, if it disturbs you it will be better to consult your health care professional.
What other drugs can INTERACT with Generic Digiter?
Generic Digiter interacts with:
- Verapamil;
- Amiodarone;
- Erythromycin;
- medications for irregular heartbeats steroid medicines;
- antacid or laxative that contains aluminum, magnesium, or kaolin-pectin;
- a beta-blocker;
- a calcium channel blocker;
- a cancer chemotherapy drug;
- a diuretic (water pill);
- a steroid medicine;
- a thyroid medication;
You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Generic Digiter or affect your condition. Talk to your health care professional before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Additional Information
Keep all appointments for these tests.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the health care provider or dentist you are taking Generic Digiter. Talk with your health care professional about whether you should take potassium or magnesium supplements.
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