digitoxin

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 concentration

McGraw-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.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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