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

End-of-life drugs have included DDMAPh, a combination of diazepam, digoxin, morphine sulfate, amitriptyline, and phenobarbital; DDMA, a combination of diazepam, digoxin, morphine sulfate, and amitriptyline; and DDMP, a combination of diazepam, digoxin, morphine, sulfate and propranolol. —Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

Digoxin is a medication with a narrow therapeutic index, meaning that digoxin levels must be regularly monitored. —Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026

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