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 of drugs that may interact with apple cider vinegar include insulin and other diabetes drugs, diuretics (water pills), ACE inhibitors, ARBs, digoxin, and certain weight loss drugs. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025

Treatments include atropine and the antidote usually given for digoxin poisoning. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Apr. 2025

These supplements are related to the prescription drug digoxin and have similar side effects. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 6 Jan. 2025

Medications that may interact with apple cider vinegar include diabetes medications, digoxin, and laxatives. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for digoxin

• alloxan
• dioxan
• dioxin
• naproxen
• thyroxin
• aflatoxin
• antitoxin
• digitoxin
• endotoxin
• exotoxin
• ferredoxin
• mycotoxin

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