Dixin Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

Dixin 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.

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General Information

Contains

Digoxin (0.5mg)

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Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Dixin Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. Doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate and ECG till you became stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.

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.

Uses of Dixin Injection

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 you’re 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.

How Dixin Injection works

Dixin Injection 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.

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 Injection overdose include slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness and breathing problems.
Do not discontinue use of Dixin Injection without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Stopping abruptly could worsen your condition.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dixin Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dixin 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 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 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 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dixin 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.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dixin Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dixin Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cardiac glycosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Cardiac Glycosides

References

Maron BA, Rocco TP. Pharmacotherapy of Congestive Heart Failure. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 801-84.
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.
Digoxin. Columbus, Ohio: Roxane Laboratories, Inc.; 2004. [Accessed 15 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

What is BNP test? Pls explain. What is BNP ASSAY?My result is133.0 explain

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

BNP levels below 100 pg/mL indicate no heart failure. BNP levels of 100-300 pg/mL suggest heart failure is present. BNP levels above 300 pg/mL indicate mild heart failure. BNP levels above 600 pg/mL indicate moderate heart failure.The level of BNP in the blood increases when heart failure symptoms worsen, and decreases when the heart failure condition is stable

Myself is high B.P patients .There is some swelling in the face today . what is going on?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Kidney damage or heart failure

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