Can you take Lanoxicaps with Levothyroxine / liothyronine?

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a major potential interaction with Adrenal Insufficiency.

The use of thyroid hormones is contraindicated in patients with uncorrected adrenal insufficiency. Thyroid hormones increase tissue demand for adrenocortical hormones and may precipitate acute adrenal crisis. In patients with controlled adrenal insufficiency or other endocrine disorders, therapy for these concomitant disorders may need to be adjusted following thyroid replacement, since hypothyroidism often obscure or diminish the signs and symptoms of these conditions. Clinical monitoring of thyroid and adrenal function as well as any other appropriate endocrine function is recommended during thyroid hormone therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Cardiomyopathy.

Patients with heart failure associated with preserved left ventricular systolic function, such as in restrictive cardiomyopathy, constrictive pericarditis, amyloid heart disease and acute cor pulmonale, may be particularly susceptible to experience decrease cardiac output. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in such patients. Patients with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis may have worsening of the outflow obstruction due to the inotropic effects of digoxin.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Cardiomyopathy.

Digoxin can rarely precipitate vasoconstriction and may promote the development of cytokines; therefore, should be avoided in patients with myocarditis.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Constrictive Pericarditis.

Patients with heart failure associated with preserved left ventricular systolic function, such as in restrictive cardiomyopathy, constrictive pericarditis, amyloid heart disease and acute cor pulmonale, may be particularly susceptible to experience decrease cardiac output. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in such patients. Patients with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis may have worsening of the outflow obstruction due to the inotropic effects of digoxin.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Cor Pulmonale.

Patients with heart failure associated with preserved left ventricular systolic function, such as in restrictive cardiomyopathy, constrictive pericarditis, amyloid heart disease and acute cor pulmonale, may be particularly susceptible to experience decrease cardiac output. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in such patients. Patients with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis may have worsening of the outflow obstruction due to the inotropic effects of digoxin.

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Insipidus.

Since hypothyroidism often obscure or diminish the signs and symptoms of endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus, thyroid replacement therapy may aggravate the intensity of symptoms associated with these conditions. Patients with endocrine disorders should be monitored more closely during thyroid hormone therapy, and their medication regimen adjusted accordingly. If thyroid medication is later discontinued, a downward readjustment of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent may be necessary in patients with diabetes mellitus to avoid hypoglycemia.

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Since hypothyroidism often obscure or diminish the signs and symptoms of endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus, thyroid replacement therapy may aggravate the intensity of symptoms associated with these conditions. Patients with endocrine disorders should be monitored more closely during thyroid hormone therapy, and their medication regimen adjusted accordingly. If thyroid medication is later discontinued, a downward readjustment of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent may be necessary in patients with diabetes mellitus to avoid hypoglycemia.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Diarrhea.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.

The use of inotropic drugs in some patients with acute myocardial infarction may lead to increases in myocardial oxygen demand and lead to ischemia. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in these patients.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Heart Block.

Digoxin slows sinoatrial and AV conduction, prolonging the PR interval. When treated with digoxin, patients with preexisting sinus node disease may develop severe sinus bradycardia or sinoatrial block, and patients with incomplete AV block may progress to advanced or complete heart block. In such patients, consideration should be given to the insertion of a pacemaker prior to initiating treatment with digoxin. Digoxin may be administered to patients with complete, stable AV block who have congestive heart failure, provided the block was not induced by cardiac glycosides.

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a major potential interaction with Heart Disease.

Thyroid hormones cause increases in myocardial contractility and heart rate as a result of increased metabolic demands and oxygen consumption. Therapy with thyroid hormones should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with cardiovascular disorders such as angina, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Clinical monitoring of cardiovascular function is recommended. If chest pain or exacerbation of cardiovascular disease occurs, the dosage of thyroid hormone should be reduced, even at the expense of achieving euthyroid state. Thyroid hormones should not be administered to patients with an acute myocardial infarction that is not complicated by hypothyroidism.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Hemodialysis.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a major potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Thyroid hormones cause increases in myocardial contractility and heart rate as a result of increased metabolic demands and oxygen consumption. Therapy with thyroid hormones should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with cardiovascular disorders such as angina, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Clinical monitoring of cardiovascular function is recommended. If chest pain or exacerbation of cardiovascular disease occurs, the dosage of thyroid hormone should be reduced, even at the expense of achieving euthyroid state. Thyroid hormones should not be administered to patients with an acute myocardial infarction that is not complicated by hypothyroidism.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Hyperaldosteronism.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Hypercalcemia.

Calcium and digoxin have additive inotropic effects. Therefore, hypercalcemia from any cause will predispose patients to digoxin toxicity and serious arrhythmias. Hypercalcemia should be corrected prior to initiating treatment with digoxin, and serum calcium levels should be monitored during therapy.

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a major potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

The use of thyroid hormones is contraindicated in patients with untreated thyrotoxicosis of any etiology, since thyroid hormones may exacerbate the condition.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Heart failure and/or atrial arrhythmias resulting from hypermetabolic or hyperdynamic states such as hyperthyroidism, hypoxia, or arteriovenous shunt are best managed by treating the underlying condition. Atrial arrhythmias associated with hypermetabolic states are particularly refractory to digoxin, possibly due to altered pharmacokinetics. Specifically, the apparent volume of distribution and renal elimination of the drug may be increased, resulting in lower serum concentrations. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperthyroidism. Serum digoxin levels should be monitored regularly and dosage adjustments may be required secondary to changes in their thyroid condition.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Hypocalcemia.

Hypocalcemia can nullify the effects of digoxin. The drug may be ineffective in hypocalcemic patients until serum calcium levels are restored to normal. Restore serum calcium levels prior to initiating therapy with digoxin to obtain maximum results when using digoxin.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Malnourishment.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Preexcitation Syndrome.

Digoxin may enhance accessory pathway conduction in conditions such as the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Patients with Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome that presents atrial fibrillation are at higher risk for ventricular fibrillation. Treatment with digoxin should be used with caution in these patients.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Digoxin is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Patients with renal impairment may be at increased risk for digoxin toxicity, including ventricular arrhythmias and AV conduction disturbances, due to decreased drug clearance. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with impaired renal function. Dosage adjustments should be made according to product package labeling and patient attributes such as age, ideal body weight, and other concomitant disease states and medication usage. Dosage increments should be made very gradually, since the elimination half-life may be prolonged in these patients and a longer period of time is required to establish steady-state serum concentrations than normal. These patients should be monitored closely for manifestations of toxicity, and dosages further adjusted as necessary. If toxicity occurs, clinicians should be aware that the adverse effects may also be prolonged.

The liotrix in levothyroxine / liothyronine has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Thyroid hormones may alter the seizure threshold. Seizures have been reported rarely following the initiation of levothyroxine therapy. Therapy with thyroid hormones should be administered cautiously in patients predisposed to seizures.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Sinus Node Dysfunction.

Digoxin slows sinoatrial and AV conduction, prolonging the PR interval. When treated with digoxin, patients with preexisting sinus node disease may develop severe sinus bradycardia or sinoatrial block, and patients with incomplete AV block may progress to advanced or complete heart block. In such patients, consideration should be given to the insertion of a pacemaker prior to initiating treatment with digoxin. Digoxin may be administered to patients with complete, stable AV block who have congestive heart failure, provided the block was not induced by cardiac glycosides.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a moderate potential interaction with Underactive Thyroid.

Hypothyroidism may reduce the requirements for digoxin due to decreased volume of distribution and plasma clearance of the drug. Therapy with digoxin should be initiated at lower dosages in patients with hypothyroidism to avoid toxicity. Serum digoxin levels should be monitored regularly and dosage adjustments may be required secondary to changes in thyroid condition.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Ventricular Arrhythmia.

The use of digoxin is contraindicated in patients with ventricular fibrillation. Digoxin toxicity is associated with adverse cardiac effects, including ventricular arrhythmias, which are most commonly seen in chronic toxicity. Digoxin-induced ventricular tachycardia is associated with a high mortality rate, since ventricular fibrillation or asystole may result. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with frequent ventricular premature contractions or ventricular tachycardia, especially if these arrhythmias are not caused by heart failure.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a moderate potential interaction with Vitamin B1 Deficiency.

Patients with beri beri heart disease may fail to respond adequately to digoxin if the underlying thiamine deficiency is not treated concomitantly.

The digoxin in Lanoxicaps has a major potential interaction with Vomiting.

Potassium and/or magnesium depletion sensitizes the myocardium to digoxin. In patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, digoxin toxicity may occur despite serum drug concentrations below 2.0 ng/mL. Therapy with digoxin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to potassium and/or magnesium deficiency, including patients on diuretic therapy; those with primary or secondary aldosteronism (may have low potassium levels); those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; those with malnutrition; and renal dialysis patients. Electrolyte imbalances should be corrected prior to initiation of treatment. Serum potassium and magnesium concentrations should be monitored during therapy.