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Digitoxin

Generic Name
Digitoxin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C41H64O13
CAS Number
71-63-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
E90NZP2L9U

Overview

A cardiac glycoside sometimes used in place of digoxin. It has a longer half-life than digoxin; toxic effects, which are similar to those of digoxin, are longer lasting. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p665)

Background

A cardiac glycoside sometimes used in place of digoxin. It has a longer half-life than digoxin; toxic effects, which are similar to those of digoxin, are longer lasting. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p665)

Indication

For the treatment and management of congestive cardiac insufficiency, arrhythmias and heart failure.

Associated Conditions

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Tachyarrhythmias

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