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Brand: Lanoxin, Digitek, Digox
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside medication primarily used to treat heart failure and certain types of irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter). It works by increasing the force of heart contractions and slowing the heart rate. Digoxin is derived from the leaves of the foxglove plant.
For heart failure and certain irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter).
Outcome:
Increased digoxin levels, leading to toxicity.
Mechanism:
Quinidine displaces digoxin from tissue binding sites.
Outcome:
Decreased digoxin absorption.
Mechanism:
Binding of digoxin in the gut.
Outcome:
May decrease digoxin effectiveness.
Mechanism:
Increased metabolic rate.
Most likely new formulation: extended-release digoxin for improved patient compliance (Year: 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and safety profile, digoxin's regulatory status is predicted to remain stable with a 95% likelihood of continued approval over the next 5 years.
Cardiac Glycoside, Inotropic Agent, Antiarrhythmic
Cardiac Glycoside