How to Pronounce Digoxin (Lanoxin)

di-JOX-in
IPA: /dɪ.ˈdʒɒks.ɪn/
Brand name: Lanoxin
di JOX in
Digoxin is pronounced di-JOX-in

How do you pronounce Digoxin?

Digoxin is pronounced “di-JOX-in”. It has 3 syllables: di ‑ jox ‑ in. The stress falls on the second syllable, “jox”.

How many syllables are in Digoxin?

Digoxin has 3 syllables: di ‑ jox ‑ in.

What does Digoxin mean?

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation. It inhibits the sodium-potassium ATPase pump to increase cardiac contractility.

Word Parts

prefix di- two/double

Common Mispronunciations

Often said "DIG-ox-in" — stress on JOX: di-JOX-in

Where You'll Encounter This

HFrEF symptoms, AFib rate control

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