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Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

DIGOXIN-0.25MG

Uses:

Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet used in the treatment of irregular heartbeats and the Prevention of heart failure. The detailed uses of Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Arrhythmias: Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, by slowing the heart rate and increasing the strength of heart contractions.<br/>• Manage Heart Failure: Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet helps to manage heart failure by strengthening heart contractions, improving heart function, and alleviating symptoms.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet is a cardiac glycoside that is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats. Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with each heartbeat and makes the heart efficient in pumping blood around the body. Thus, it slows down the rate at which the heart beats and makes the heart rate normal. Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet improves heart failure symptoms, such as exercise capacity, and reduces the number of hospitalisations.

FAQs

Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat irregular heartbeats and manage the symptoms of heart failure. It works on the heart muscle directly and increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with each heartbeat. Thereby, it makes the heart efficient in pumping blood around the body and slows down the rate at which the heart beats.

It may take several weeks for Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet to show its effect. You are recommended to continue taking Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it, and do not stop taking Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet suddenly, as it may worsen your heart problems. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet to experience this side effect. You are recommended to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include decreased urination or dark, strong-smelling urine. Also, do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without consulting your doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet may cause yellow or blurred vision in some people. Therefore, exercise caution before driving or operating machinery.

No, you can eat normally. However, a balanced and healthy diet is advised for effective results.

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet as it may cause Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet toxicity resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, tiredness, dizziness or visual disturbances (more than usual yellow-green). However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet, please consult a doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take amiodarone with Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the levels of Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet in the blood resulting in Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet toxicity. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.

You are recommended to avoid taking Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet if you have severe heart problems, have a history of Stokes-Adams attacks (abrupt, short-lived unconsciousness caused by a sudden change in a heartbeat), obstructive cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart muscle) and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (an extra electrical pathway causes a fast heartbeat).

Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet contains digoxin (a cardiac glycoside) that works directly on the heart muscle and increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with each heartbeat. Thereby, it makes the heart efficient in pumping blood around the body and slows down the rate at which the heart beats.

The common side effects of Manoxin 0.25mg Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal heartbeat, and skin rash. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.