Definition of Medigoxin

1. Noun. (organic compound) A cardiac glycoside closely related to digoxin. ¹

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Medical Definition of Medigoxin

1. (3 beta,5 beta,12 beta)-3-((o-2,6-dideoxy-4-o-methyl-beta-d-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1-4)-o-2,6-dideoxy-beta-d-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1-4)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-d-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-12,14-card-20(22)-enolide. A semisynthetic digitalis glycoside with the general properties of digoxin but more rapid onset of action. Its cardiotonic action is prolonged by its demethylation to digoxin in the liver. It has been used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, cardiotonic agent, enzyme inhibitors. Chemical name: Card-20(22)-enolide, 3-((O-2,6-dideoxy-4-O-methyl-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1-4)-O-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1-4)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-12,14-dihydroxy-, (3beta,5beta,12beta)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Medigoxin

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medievaldom
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medievalisms
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medievally
medievals
medifixed
medifurca
medigap
medigaps
mediglacial
medigoxin (current term)
medii
medimnus
medina
medina epoch
medinas
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mediocarpal
medioccipital
mediocer
mediocolic sphincter
mediocracies
mediocracy
mediocral
mediocrally

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