digitoxin

n.
A highly active glycoside, C₄₁H₆₄O₁₃, derived from digitalis and prescribed in the treatment of certain cardiac conditions.

[DIGI(TALIS) + TOXIN.]

n

trade names: Crystodigin, Digitaline; drug class: cardia glycoside; action: inhibits the formation of sodium-potassium ATPase, which makes more calcium available for contractile proteins; uses: congestive heart failure (CHF), atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia.

Brand names: Crystodigin®

Chemical formula:

Last updated: 7/1/2002

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A cardiotonic glycoside obtained from Digitalis purpurea and other species of the same genus; used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.