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DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION
Prescription Required
Product introduction
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION is a medicine used for the emergency treatment of heart failure and abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It helps to provide symptomatic relief by making the heart pump blood more efficiently. It helps in arrhythmia by restoring a steady and normal heartbeat.
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION is a cardiac glycoside.
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION is a cardiac glycoside.
Uses of Dixin Injection
Benefits of Dixin Injection
In Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective.
In Addison's disease
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.
Side effects of Dixin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Dixin
- Visual impairment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
How to use Dixin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
CAUTION
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, potassium, magnesium and calcium levels is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, potassium, magnesium and calcium levels is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION
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Quick tips
- It is to be given by doctor or nurse only when needed or when it is an emergency.
- Notify your doctor about any other medicines you're taking to avoid drug interactions.
- Symptoms of DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION overdose include slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness and breathing problems.
- Do not discontinue use of DIXIN 0.5 MG INJECTION without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Stopping abruptly could worsen your condition.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cardiac glycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Cardiac glycosides
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- Zehnder JL. Drugs Used in Disorders of Coagulation. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 219-20.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 406-407.
- Teerlink JR, Sliwa K, Opie LH. Heart Failure. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 201-207.
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