Digoxin

Last Reviewed: Sep 12, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Digoxin

Common Brands:

Lanoxin

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Cardiac glycoside

Forms:

Tablet, capsule, elixir (liquid)

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • To treat congestive heart failure in adults and children
  • To control heart rate in adults with chronic atrial fibrillation

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Digoxin (Lanoxin) Drug Class

Digoxin (di-jox-in) belongs to a group of medications called cardiac glycosides.

Digoxin (Lanoxin) Age Range

Digoxin is approved for use in adults and children.