Not everyone uses digoxin only half a tablet, need to adjust the medication according to the specific situation, and digoxin need to strictly control the dosage, otherwise it will lead to poisoning.
Digoxin oral mainly used for the treatment of acute and chronic cardiac insufficiency, valvular heart disease, hypertension, etc., commonly used dose between 0.5 ~ 2 tablets, once a day, if you reach the rapid loading dose, you can take one tablet every 6 ~ 8 hours, 3 ~ 5 tablets per day, the maintenance dose is generally once a day, 0.5 ~ 2 tablets, the specific amount of dosage need to follow the doctor’s instructions.
When taking digoxin, it is important to pay attention to digoxin blood levels, because digoxin toxicity level is only slightly higher than the therapeutic level, digoxin toxicity may be anorexia, nausea and vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, visual alterations, atrial dissociation, and other symptoms, so it is necessary to strictly control the dosage.
Some patients may experience adverse reactions such as abdominal pain, intestinal hemorrhagic necrosis, weakness, dizziness, and maculopapular rash after taking digoxin. Ventricular fibrillation, allergy to the product, allergy to other digitalis preparations patients are prohibited.
It is recommended that patients who are not feeling well go to regular hospitals in time, and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment with medication.