Definitions
- Referring to a group of cardiac glycosides derived from the foxglove plant. - Used to treat heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other heart-related conditions. - Also known as digoxin or digitoxin, depending on the specific compound.
- A specific type of cardiac glycoside found in the foxglove plant. - Used to treat heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other heart-related conditions. - Also known as digitalis or digoxin, depending on the specific compound.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are cardiac glycosides derived from the foxglove plant.
- 2Both are used to treat heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other heart-related conditions.
- 3Both can have serious side effects if not taken as directed.
- 4Both require careful monitoring by a healthcare professional.
- 5Both can interact with other medications and supplements.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Digitalis refers to a group of compounds, while digitoxin is a specific compound.
- 2Potency: Digitoxin is more potent than digitalis and requires lower doses.
- 3Availability: Digitalis is available in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and injections, while digitoxin is primarily available in tablet form.
- 4Usage: Digitalis is more commonly used in the United States, while digitoxin is more commonly used in Europe.
- 5Side effects: Digitoxin is associated with a higher risk of certain side effects, such as visual disturbances and arrhythmias, compared to digitalis.
Remember this!
Digitalis and digitoxin are both cardiac glycosides derived from the foxglove plant and used to treat heart-related conditions. However, digitalis refers to a group of compounds, while digitoxin is a specific compound that is more potent and requires lower doses. While both medications can have serious side effects if not taken as directed, digitoxin is associated with a higher risk of certain side effects.
