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digitoxin: see digitalis digitalis (dĭj'ĭtăl`ĭs) ..... Click the link for more information. . digitoxin [‚dij·ə′täk·sən] (organic chemistry) C41H64O13A poisonous steroid glycoside found as the most active principle of digitalis, from the foxglove leaf. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Digitalis glycosides such as digoxin (Lanoxin) and digitoxin (Crystodigin) have been used to treat heart failure for over 200 years, and these agents continue to be one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. The chemical isolate obtained from a subspecies of foxglove is called digitoxin, a powerful cardiotonic glycoside (heart stimulant) used to treat heart failure and certain forms of irregular heartbeat. Digitalis-like medications, which include digoxin and digitoxin, are commonly prescribed for heart failure. |
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