Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin).
Kidney function: Kidney Disease or reduced kidney function may cause Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Magnesium levels: Low blood levels of magnesium increase the risk of side effects with Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin). It is important that magnesium levels be checked periodically when taking Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin).
Potassium levels: Low blood levels of potassium increase the risk of overdose with Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin). It is important that potassium levels be checked periodically, especially if you are taking medications that can change the levels of potassium in the blood (e.g., Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide).
Potential overdose: The difference between an effective dose and an overdose is less for this medication than for most. Therefore, it is important to take Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) exactly as prescribed. If you develop loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting while taking Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin), contact your doctor, as these may be signs that the dose is too high.
Thyroid function: The effect of Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) on heart rhythm is affected by thyroid function. If you have thyroid disease, discuss with your doctor how Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) should be taken by pregnant women only if clearly needed. The effects on the developing baby of the mother taking Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) during pregnancy are currently unknown.
Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. It is generally believed that the amount of Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) in breast milk that a breast-fed infant would receive is not likely to affect the infant. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) can be prescribed to children, however the dose needed by the child changes as the child gets older. Your child’s doctor will want to closely monitor the effectiveness of Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) for your child. Keep Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin) out of the reach of children.
Seniors: As you age, your kidney function can decrease. If this happens you may need a lower dose of Toloxin Pediatric (Digoxin).