digitalin

Noun
  1. A powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove (synset 115084698)
    is a type of: cardiac glucoside, cardiac glycoside - obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
    subtypes:
    • digitoxin - digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia
    • digoxin, lanoxin - digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
    same as: digitalis, digitalis glycoside

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