An extract of foxglove leaves, used as a drug to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure or irregular heartbeat.
Drug; a digitalis preparation, sold under various trade names (e.g., Crystodigin), used to treat congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias.
A drug that increases heart muscle contraction and is used in heart failure. It is slow-acting but the effects are prolonged. Digitoxin is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects are those of digitalis.
A cardiotoxic glycoside obtained from various species of foxglove, used infrequently to treat heart failure and atrial arrhythmias.
A prolonged-acting digitalis medication is utilized for the treatment of heart failure and specific forms of arrhythmia, characterized by an irregular heartbeat.