digoxin

noun

di·​gox·​in di-ˈjäk-sən 

-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

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

When taken with digoxin (used to treat heart failure and heart rhythm issues), St. John’s wort can lower the effectiveness of the drug. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

digoxin

noun

di·​gox·​in dij-ˈäk-sən  dig- 

: a poisonous cardiotonic glycoside C₄₁H₆₄O₁₄ obtained from the leaves of a foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and used similarly to digitalis see digitek, lanoxin