Definition
digoxins
noun
- Plural of digoxin; cardiac glycoside drugs derived from the foxglove plant, used to treat heart failure and certain arrhythmias by increasing heart contractility and slowing heart rate.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Typically used in clinical or pharmacological contexts
Examples
- The cardiologist prescribed digoxins to help regulate the patient's irregular heartbeat.
- Digoxins have been used for decades in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
- The therapeutic window for digoxins is narrow, requiring careful monitoring of blood levels.
- Patients taking digoxins must have regular check-ups to ensure the drug remains effective.
- Digoxins work by increasing the force of heart contractions and slowing electrical conduction.