In detail, digoxin is a molecule of natural origin belonging to the class of digitalis glycosides, particular compounds so named because they have been identified and isolated from plants belonging to the genus Digitalis (Digitalis lanata And Digitalis purpurea).
Digoxin is used to treat cardiac disorders for which it is necessary to increase the force of contraction of both atrial and ventricular myocardial fibers (positive inotropic action). In addition to the positive inotropic action, digoxin is also capable of exerting a negative chronotropic action (decrease in heart rate).
Digoxin is available in pharmaceutical formulations suitable for oral use (tablets, capsules and syrup) and suitable for parenteral administration (solution for injection).
The dispensing of medicinal products containing digoxin can only take place on presentation of a repeatable medical prescription.
