It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments to make sure the drug is help you. This will allow your family doctor to make any changes in directions for taking it, if necessary.
Do not stop taking this drug without first checking with your family doctor . Stopping suddenly may cause a serious change in heart function.
Keep this drug out of the reach of children . Digitalis medication are a major cause of poisoning in child.
Watch for signs and symptoms of overdose while you are taking digitalis drug. Follow your family doctor's directions carefully. The amount of this drug needed to help most people is very close to the amount that could cause serious problems from overdose. Some early warning signs of overdose are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or problems in seeing. Other signs of overdose are changes in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat - becoming irregular or slow, palpitations - feeling of pounding in the chest andfainting. In infants and small children, the earliest signs of overdose are changes in the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. Children may not show the other symptoms as soon as adults.
Your family doctor may want you to carry a medical identification card or bracelet stating that you are taking this drug.
Do not take any other drug without consulting your family doctor . Many over-the-counter - OTC or nonprescription medication contain ingredients that interfere with digitalis medication or that may make your condition worse. These medication include antacids; laxatives; asthma remedies; cold, cough, or sinus preparations; drug for diarrhea; and weight reducing or diet medication.
For diseaseds taking the tablet or capsule form of this drug: