Introduction

Agoxin 0.25 is a medicine used for the treatment of heart failure in combination with other medicines. It helps to provide symptomatic relief by making the heart pump blood more efficiently. This medicine is also used to treat abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Agoxin 0.25 restores and maintains a normal and steady heartbeat. It should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine. Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and visual disturbances. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Agoxin 0.25

• Heart failure
• Arrhythmia

Side effects of Agoxin 0.25

• Visual impairment
• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)

How to use Agoxin 0.25

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Agoxin 0.25 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Agoxin 0.25 works

Agoxin 0.25 is a cardiac glycoside. It works by correcting irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm and increases the force with which the heart muscle contracts with every heartbeat. This makes the heart pump more efficiently and increases blood circulation throughout the body.

What if you forget to take Agoxin 0.25?

If you miss a dose of Agoxin 0.25, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.