Digoxin/Ibuprofen; Indomethacin Interactions
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Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
The cause of the interaction is not known. When these two medicines are taken together, your body may not process digoxin properly.
What might happen:
Your blood levels of digoxin may increase and cause toxic effects.
What you should do about this interaction:
If you experience changes in vision, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, weakness, or irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor. It may be necessary to adjust your dose of digoxin.Your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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