Digoxin other names?

What other names does digoxin go by?

Digoxin is also commonly known by these other names and brand forms:

- Lanoxin (brand name)
- Digoxin (generic name) is often written on prescriptions as digoxin or digitalis in older/informal contexts, though digitalis is not the same as digoxin

Is “digitalis” the same as digoxin?

No. Digitalis usually refers to the plant-derived cardiac glycosides (a broader category), while digoxin is a specific purified drug within that family.

How is digoxin spelled or written on prescriptions?

You may see it written as:
- digoxin
- Digoxin tablets
- Digoxin injection (depending on formulation)

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