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digitoxin
[dij″ĭ-tok´sin]a cardiotonic glycoside obtained from Digitalis purpurea and other species of the same genus; used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It has a slowly developing action and slow elimination. Parenteral solutions should be diluted when given intravenously.
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dig·i·tox·in
(dij'i-tok'sin),A cardioactive glycoside obtained from the leaves of Digitalis purpurea; it is more completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract than is digitalis. Largely eliminated by hepatic metabolism.
Synonym(s): crystalline digitalin
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digitoxin
(dĭj′ĭ-tŏk′sĭn)n.
A highly active glycoside, C41H64O13, derived from digitalis and prescribed in the treatment of certain cardiac conditions.
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digitoxin
Cardiology A cardiac glycoside used like digoxin, which binds more strongly to proteins, but for a similar pharmacologic effect, requires a 10-fold greater concentrationMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
dig·i·tox·in
(dij'i-tok'sin)A cardioactive glycoside obtained from the leaves of Digitalis purpurea; it is more completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract than is digitalis. Also called crystalline digitalin.
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digitoxin
a poisonous glycoside contained in digitalis, an extract from the foxglove; it is a powerful heart stimulant.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005