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Definition of Digitoxin

1. Noun. Digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia.

Definition of Digitoxin

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Medical Definition of Digitoxin

1. A cardiac glycoside sometimes used in place of digoxin. It has a longer half-life than digoxin; toxic effects, which are similar to those of digoxin, are longer lasting. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, cardiotonic agent, enzyme inhibitors. Chemical name: Card-20(22)-enolide, 3-((O-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1-4)-O-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1-4)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-14-hydroxy-, (3beta,5beta)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Digitoxin

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