digoxin

noun

di·​gox·​in di-ˈjäk-sən How to pronounce digoxin (audio)
-ˈgäk-
: a poisonous cardiotonic steroid C41H64O14 obtained from a foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and used especially to treat atrial fibrillation

Examples of digoxin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other important medications used include digoxin and anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) in those with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of stroke. Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024 Examples include digoxin, chlorpromazine, and isoniazid. Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024 Fiber supplements may interact with diabetes medications and interfere with your body’s ability to absorb certain medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants, carbamazepine, digoxin, lithium, or diabetes medications. Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024 Researchers also found that taking calcium supplements with the heart medication digoxin can cause a toxic reaction. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for digoxin 

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary dig- (from New Latin Digitalis) + toxin

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digoxin was circa 1930

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“Digoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digoxin. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

digoxin

noun
di·​gox·​in dij-ˈäk-sən How to pronounce digoxin (audio) dig- How to pronounce digoxin (audio)
: a poisonous cardiotonic glycoside C41H64O14 obtained from the leaves of a foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and used similarly to digitalis see digitek, lanoxin

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