Digoxin (Noun)
Meaning
Digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed digoxin to help strengthen her heart muscle and manage congestive heart failure.
- Digoxin was administered intravenously in the emergency room to rapidly control the patient's irregular heartbeat.
- The doctor carefully monitored the patient's digoxin levels to avoid toxicity and ensure the medication was working effectively.
- As a treatment for atrial fibrillation, digoxin helped regulate the patient's heart rhythm and alleviate symptoms.
- The digoxin dosage had to be adjusted due to interactions with the patient's other medications, which affected kidney function and thus digoxin clearance.