Drug derived from leaves of the common foxglove and used as a drug that strengthens heart muscle contraction. It was first prescribed in the 18th century. Its active principles belong to a class of steroids called cardiac glycosides. Their dosage must be carefully monitored because the lethal dose may be only three times the effective dose. Digitoxin and digoxin are among the most commonly prescribed forms of digitalis
{i} any species of plant from the genus Digitalis (especially the foxglove); leaves of the foxglove plant (used as a heart stimulant)
Digitalis is a substance found in nature in many forms Digitalis is made into a drug used to increase the force of the contraction on the heart It is used to treat chronic heart failure and to slow conduction of electrical impulses through the AV node and therefore rapid heart rates (it can also slow normal rates into the too slow range)
The dried leaves of the purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), used in heart disease, disturbance of the circulation, etc
A drug made from the leaves of the foxglove plant Digitalis is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) Digitalis can increase blood flow throughout the body and reduce swelling in the hands and ankles
A drug made from the leaves of the foxglove plant Digitalis is used to treat congestive heart failure and heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) Digitalis can increase blood flow throughout the body and reduce swelling in the hands and ankles
(Digoxin)- A medicine that slows heart rate, strengthens contractions, and helps move fluid away from the body tissues