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Lanoxin

Lanoxin

1 7.7
A medicine for heart failure and some irregular heartbeats
  • noun
  • /ləˈnɒksɪn/
  • Specialized
: Lanoxin
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Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Lanoxin for her heart condition.

  • My grandfather has been on Lanoxin for his heart failure for several years.

  • Patients taking Lanoxin should be carefully monitored for side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed Lanoxin to help manage her heart arrhythmia.

  • Lanoxin is commonly prescribed for patients with Lanoxin congestion heart failure.

  • After my doctor increased the dosage of Lanoxin, I noticed an improvement in my heart rhythm.

  • Patients who take Lanoxin should regularly monitor their heart rate and report any irregularities.

Synonyms

digoxin
vsLanoxin
  • Specialized
8 6.1

A medicine that helps the heart beat stronger and more regularly for heart failure or irregular heartbeat

is the trademarked brand name for that same medicine

Surface Forms

Lanoxin singular
Lanoxins plural

Etymology

Lanoxin is a brand name for the heart medicine digoxin, which comes from the plant digitalis. The name digitalis is related to digit 'finger' because the flowers look like little fingers, and that image helps remember that Lanoxin is a plant-based drug used to help weak hearts and some irregular heartbeats.