Digoxin

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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

  1. Hollman A (1996). "Digoxin comes from Digitalis lanata". British Medical Journal. 312 (7035): 912.

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