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An extract of foxglove leaves, used as a drug to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure or irregular heartbeat.<\/p>\n

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Drug; a digitalis preparation, sold under various trade names (e.g., Crystodigin), used to treat congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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A cardiotoxic glycoside obtained from various species of foxglove, used infrequently to treat heart failure and atrial arrhythmias.<\/p>\n

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A prolonged-acting digitalis medication is utilized for the treatment of heart failure and specific forms of arrhythmia, characterized by an irregular heartbeat.<\/p>\n

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