digoxin
noun
di·gox·in
di-ˈjäk-sən 
-ˈgäk-
: a poisonous cardiotonic steroid C41H64O14 obtained from a foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and used especially to treat atrial fibrillation
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Metoprolol can interact with several medications, including certain blood pressure drugs, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), digoxin, and others.
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Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Other important medications used include digoxin and anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) in those with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of stroke.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Examples include digoxin, chlorpromazine, and isoniazid.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Fiber supplements may interact with diabetes medications and interfere with your body’s ability to absorb certain medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants, carbamazepine, digoxin, lithium, or diabetes medications.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
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Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Other important medications used include digoxin and anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) in those with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of stroke.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Examples include digoxin, chlorpromazine, and isoniazid.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Fiber supplements may interact with diabetes medications and interfere with your body’s ability to absorb certain medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants, carbamazepine, digoxin, lithium, or diabetes medications.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
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digoxin
noun
di·gox·in
dij-ˈäk-sən
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