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digoxin /di·gox·in/ (di-jok´sin) a cardiotonic glycoside from the leaves of Digitalis lanata; used similarly to digitalis. digoxin immune Fab (ovine) see under Fab.
digoxin (dijok´sin), n brand names: Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin, Novadigoxin; drug class: cardiac glycoside; action: acts by inhibiting the sodium-potassium ATPase, which makes more calcium available for contractile proteins; uses: CHF, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. digoxin a cardiotonic glycoside obtained from the leaves of Digitalis lanata; used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. |
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His current medications included prednisone, azathioprine, furosemide, digoxin, warfarin, ateuolol, atorvastatin, and co-trimoxazole. In a baseline survey of over 4,955 persons in a prospective cohort study, the quality of instructions given to older adults taking warfarin, digoxin, and phenytoin when filling a prescription in the community was evaluated. Vitamin D may interfere with "cardiac glycosides" medications (digitoxin or digoxin, for example). |
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