lanoxicaps and Advil childrens Interactions

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Interactions between lanoxicaps(digoxin) and Advil childrens (ibuprofen)

Moderate Drug-Drug Interaction ibuprofen and digoxin (Moderate Drug-Drug)

MONITOR: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase plasma digoxin concentrations and half-life. The exact mechanism is unknown, but may be related to reduced renal clearance of digoxin. Data have been conflicting. The interaction has been reported with indomethacin and ibuprofen, but data for other NSAIDs are not available.

MANAGEMENT: Patients who require concomitant therapy should be monitored for altered pharmacologic effects of digoxin and for increased plasma levels. The digoxin dosage may require adjustment. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience nausea, anorexia, visual changes, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeats.