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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Digover Tablet 10's is used to treat irregular heartbeats and manage the symptoms of heart failure. It contains Digoxin, which 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. Some people may experience common side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal heartbeat or skin rash. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

DIGOXIN-0.25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Clover Health Care Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Digover Tablet 10's

Digover Tablet 10's is used to treat irregular heartbeats and manage the symptoms of heart failure. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should. Irregular heartbeat is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast or too slow.

Digover Tablet 10's contains digoxin, i.e. cardiac glycosides that help to increase the output force of the heart and reduce the rate of heart contractions. Digover Tablet 10's 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.

Take Digover Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Digover Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal heartbeat or skin rash. Most of these side effects of Digover Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Digover Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking the tablet. Regular blood tests are recommended by your doctor while taking Digover Tablet 10's to monitor the amount of Digover Tablet 10's in the bloodstream as its toxicity can lead to several forms of heart rhythm disturbances, vomiting, nausea and visual disturbances. If you have beriberi disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, malabsorption syndrome (inability to absorb minerals from food) or any lung or kidney disease, please inform your doctor before taking Digover Tablet 10's so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed accordingly. Digover Tablet 10's has a very narrow therapeutic index. It means small differences in the dose of drugs in the body may lead to life-threatening conditions or serious side effects. This makes its use limited and requires close monitoring by doctors, such as regular electrocardiogram (ECG). So, try not to self-medicate and suggest Digover Tablet 10's to others.

Uses of Digover Tablet 10's

Digover Tablet 10's used in the treatment of irregular heartbeats and the Prevention of heart failure. The detailed uses of Digover Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Arrhythmias: Digover Tablet 10's 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: Digover Tablet 10's helps to manage heart failure by strengthening heart contractions, improving heart function, and alleviating symptoms.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Digover Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food. Avoid taking meals high in fibre, as they may reduce the absorption of the medication. • It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day. However, your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of Digover Tablet 10's based on your age, body weight, and kidney function. • Swallow Digover Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Digover Tablet 10's is a cardiac glycoside that is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats. Digover Tablet 10's 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. Digover Tablet 10's improves heart failure symptoms, such as exercise capacity, and reduces the number of hospitalisations.

How Digover Tablet 10's Works

Digover Tablet 10's contains digoxin, i.e. cardiac glycosides that help to increase the output force of the heart and reduce the rate of heart contractions. Digover Tablet 10's works on the heart muscle directly and increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with each heartbeat. Therefore, it enables the heart to pump blood efficiently around the body and slows down the rate at which the heart beats.

Storage

Keep Digover Tablet 10's out of reach and sight of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Digover Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Digover Tablet 10's as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea and feeling tired. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Digover Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking the tablet. Avoid the intake of alcohol with Digover Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of drowsiness. Digover Tablet 10's may cause vision problems in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Regular blood tests are recommended by your doctor while taking Digover Tablet 10's to monitor the amount of digoxin in blood as digoxin toxicity can lead to several forms of heart rhythm disturbances, vomiting, nausea and visual disturbances. If you have beriberi disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, malabsorption syndrome (unable to absorb minerals from food), thyroid, or any lung or kidney disease, please inform your doctor before taking Digover Tablet 10's so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed accordingly. Digover Tablet 10's has a narrow therapeutic index, which makes its use limited and requires close monitoring as a small change in dose or blood concentration may lead to severe adverse effects, and overdose may lead to life-threatening reactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Digover Tablet and Ceritinib may slow down the heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Digover Tablet and ceritinib, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fainting, lightheadedness, sudden dizziness, or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Digover Tablet and Glycopyrronium bromide may increase the serum concentration of Digover Tablet and increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Digover Tablet and Glycopyrronium bromide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, confusion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, change in vision such as blurry or yellow vision, fatigue, and fast or irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DigoxinTelaprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Digover Tablet with Telaprevir may increase the blood levels and effects of Digover Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Telaprevir and Digover Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Contact a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, visual disturbances (blurred vision; light halos around objects; green or yellow vision), or an abnormally fast or slow or uneven heartbeat, as these may be signs and symptoms of excessive Digover Tablet levels. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Clarithromycin with Digover Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Digover Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clarithromycin can be taken with Digover Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience signs and symptoms of excessive Digover Tablet levels such as diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, visual disturbances, and an abnormally fast or slow or uneven heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Amiodarone with Digover Tablet can increase Digover Tablet levels which can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiodarone with Digover Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, visual disturbances, slow pulse, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DigoxinSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Digover Tablet and Saquinavir may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Digover Tablet and Saquinavir together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you develop lightheadedness, fainting, sudden dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, slow pulse, vision disturbances, or irregular heartbeat during treatment with these medications. Contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Fingolimod with Digover Tablet may increase the risk or severity of slowing down of the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Digover Tablet and Fingolimod, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. It's important to monitor your heart rate and talk to a doctor about any alternative medications that don't interact. If you experience any symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting, it's important to call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Digover Tablet and Lapatinib may increase the blood levels and effects of Digover Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Digover Tablet and Lapatinib together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor more frequently to safely use both medications. If you experience diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, visual disturbances (blurred vision; light halos around objects; green or yellow vision), or an abnormally fast or slow or uneven heartbeat, contact a doctor as these may be signs and symptoms of excessive Digover Tablet levels. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Calcium gluconate with Digover Tablet may affect heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcium gluconate can be taken with Digover Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, chest tightness, nausea, and seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Digover Tablet:
Co-administration of Calcium carbonate and Digover Tablet may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digover Tablet

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcium carbonate can be taken with Digover Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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DIGOXIN-0.25MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Mild

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DIGOXIN-0.25MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Mild
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Digover Tablet with Grapefruit and Grapefruit juice may increase the side effects of Digover Tablet. Consuming Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Digover Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimise eating processed foods, as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
  • Do regular exercise as it helps to lower blood pressure and keeps blood vessels and the heart in good condition.
  • Quit smoking as smoking increases blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Eat a balanced and healthy diet which includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, and low-fat or fat-free products.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIARRHYTHMICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Digover Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness and reduce the amount of Digover Tablet 10's in blood, leading to abnormal heart function.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tablet: It is a Category C pregnancy drug and is to be given to pregnant women only if it is needed and prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Tablet: It is safe for breastfeeding mothers if prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Digover Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, yellow or blurred vision in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Digover Tablet 10's is considered safe for use if you have liver conditions. However, if you have concerns, consult your doctor before taking Digover Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

Digover Tablet 10's is excreted through the kidneys. Hence, if you have kidney problems, inform your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Paediatric solution is to be used in children in doses as prescribed by a child specialist.

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FAQs

Digover Tablet 10's 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 Digover Tablet 10's to show its effect. You are recommended to continue taking Digover Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor prescribes it, and do not stop taking Digover Tablet 10's suddenly, as it may worsen your heart problems. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Digover Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Digover Tablet 10's may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking Digover Tablet 10's 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, Digover Tablet 10's 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 Digover Tablet 10's as it may cause Digover Tablet 10's 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 Digover Tablet 10's, please consult a doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take amiodarone with Digover Tablet 10's as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the levels of Digover Tablet 10's in the blood resulting in Digover Tablet 10's toxicity. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Digover Tablet 10's so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.

You are recommended to avoid taking Digover Tablet 10's 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).

Digover Tablet 10's 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 Digover Tablet 10's include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal heartbeat, and skin rash. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Clover House, 2nd Floor, 48/2388, A19, Confident Antlia Gold Commercial, Thannikkal Jn, Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala 682026
Other Info - DIG0276

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