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Lanoxin |
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- Description - |
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Lanoxin is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure,certain types of irregularheartbeat, and other heart problems. It improves the strength and efficiencyof your heart, which leads to better circulation of blood and reduction ofthe uncomfortable swelling that is common in people with congestive heartfailure.Lanoxin is usually prescribed along with a water pill (to help relieveswelling) and a drug called an ACE inhibitor (to further improvecirculation). It belongs toa class of drugs known as digitalis glycosides. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Apathy,blurred vision,breast development in males,change in heartbeat,confusion,diarrhea,dizziness,headache,loss of appetite,lower stomach pain,nausea,psychosis,rash,vomiting,weakness,yellow vision |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Airway-opening drugs such as Proventil and Ventolin
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Amiloride (Midamor)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta
Antibiotics such as neomycin, tetracycline, erythromycin, and clarithromycin
Beta-blocking blood pressure drugs such as Tenormin and Inderal
Calcium (injectable form)
Calcium-blocking blood pressure drugs such as Calan SR, Cardizem, and Procardia
Certain anticancer drugs such as Neosar
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Disopyramide (Norpace)
Heartbeat-regulating drugs such as Quinidex
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Kaolin-pectin
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Steroids such as Decadron and Deltasone
Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Thyroid hormones |
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- Manufacturer - |
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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5 Moore Drive |
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P O Box 13398 |
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Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 |
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USA |
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