Lanoxin (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 doctor prescribed Lanoxin to help regulate the patient's irregular heartbeat.
- The pharmacist explained that the medication, Lanoxin, would increase the strength of the heart's contractions.
- The patient was taking Lanoxin daily to help manage her congestive heart failure.
- Lanoxin is used to treat a variety of heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
- The cardiologist adjusted the patient's dosage of Lanoxin to ensure it was having the desired effect on the heart.