Digoxin
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Synonyms / Brand Names: Digox, Digoxin, Lanoxin
Digoxin tablet
Digoxin injection
Digoxin solution
Overview
Digoxin INN is a purified cardiac glycoside similar to Digitoxin extracted from the foxglove plant, Digitalis lanata,[1] which was discovered by William Withering. Its corresponding aglycone is digoxigenin, and its acetyl derivative is acetyldigoxin. Digoxin is widely used in the treatment of various heart conditions, namely atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and sometimes heart failure that cannot be controlled by other medication.
Category
Cardiac glycoside
References
- ↑ Hollman A (1996). "Digoxin comes from Digitalis lanata". British Medical Journal. 312 (7035): 912.
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