Drug Interaction Report

Digoxin and Moricizine: Interaction Details

Name: Digoxin and Moricizine Interaction
Creator: Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

A pharmacist-reviewed analysis of the Digoxin and Moricizine interaction: the documented clinical effects, severity rating, onset, mechanism, and management considerations, with cited references throughout.

AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Aug 8, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature

Moricizine

No brand names on record

Digoxin

Cardoxin® Digitek Digitek® Digox Lanoxicaps® Lanoxin Lanoxin®

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Interaction severity

Major

Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.

Minor

Moderate

Major

Contraindicated

How we grade severity & evidence

Severity levels

Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.

Evidence grades

Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.

Of 453 documented Digoxin interactions, 359 are rated major — including this one.

Worried about symptoms right now? Contact your pharmacist or prescriber, or call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (US). Call 911 for an emergency.

Onset

unspecified

Evidence

probable

Severity

Major

What happens

An increased risk of cardiotoxicity (first degree atrioventricular block, bundle branch block)

Interaction Deep Dive

The concomitant administration of digoxin and moricizine may result in first degree atrioventricular block or bundle branch block due to prolongation of the PR and QRS intervals¹. If concomitant therapy is required, patients should be monitored by ECG for prolongation of the PR and QRS intervals.

Why it happens (mechanism)

Additive cardiac effects

Common questions

Can I take Digoxin and Moricizine together?

An increased risk of cardiotoxicity (first degree atrioventricular block, bundle branch block) Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.

How serious is the Digoxin and Moricizine interaction?

It is rated major. Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.

How quickly could this interaction happen?

The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.

How strong is the evidence for this interaction?

The evidence is graded "probable". Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.

Questions for your pharmacist

Does my dose of Digoxin or Moricizine need adjusting while I take them together?
What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
Is there a safer alternative to one of these medications for me?

References (1)

Product Information: digoxin oral solution, digoxin oral solution. Roxane Laboratories, Inc. (per FDA), Columbus, OH, 2011. DailyMed

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