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digoxin Definition

dig·oxin (dij äksən)

noun

a white, crystalline, purified form of digitalis, CHO, used to improve the heart's pumping action

digoxin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • take: This is contraindicated if the patient is already taking digoxin when lower doses are required.
  • include: Although widely used, it does not include digoxin and adenosine, which both have useful anti-arrhythmic actions.
  • prescribe: Computerized records were for patients with a diagnosis of AF, or who had been prescribed digoxin.
  • receive: In a study in parkinsonian patients receiving concurrent digoxin, no interaction was seen which would require dosage adjustment.

Modifies a noun

  • toxicity: There were no significant changes in ECG parameters and no signs of digoxin toxicity were observed.
  • level: Nevertheless, monitoring of serum digoxin level should be considered during concomitant administration of digoxin and Ketek.
  • concentration: Digoxin concentrations of 0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL are required post treatment.
  • therapy: When TOPAMAX is added or withdrawn in patients on digoxin therapy, careful attention should be given to the routine monitoring of serum digoxin.

Noun used with modifier

serum: When TOPAMAX is added or withdrawn in patients on digoxin therapy, careful attention should be given to the routine monitoring of serum digoxin.

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