DIXIN INJECTION contains Digoxin which belongs to the group of medicines called Cardiac glycosides. It is used in the management of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat, which causes the heart to skip a beat or beat at the wrong speed) and heart failure. Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart doesn’t pump sufficient blood to other parts of the body, which is generally characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and swelling in the legs, ankles or feet.
DIXIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with serious heart problems (such as stokes-Adams attacks (condition where you suddenly feel faint and can pass out due to changes in heart rate) or irregular heartbeat due to cardiac glycoside intoxication) and obstructive cardiomyopathy (disease that causes your heart muscle to enlarge).
Before receiving DIXIN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have beri-beri disease (which occurs due to vitamin B1 deficiency), severe lung disease, kidney disorders or liver impairment. Along management with DIXIN INJECTION, your doctor might advise you to take regular blood test to determine the amount of digoxin in your blood and to check the status of the kidney function, especially in patients with kidney disorders.
DIXIN INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Also, it should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age) and in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above).
The most common side effects of receiving DIXIN INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heartbeat and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect gets worse.
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