noun
cardiotonic; heart stimulant
Medical term for a drug that strengthens heart contractions. Often used interchangeably with 強心剤.
See also: 強心剤
強心薬は心不全の治療に用いられる。
Cardiotonic drugs are used in the treatment of heart failure.
Nearly synonymous; 強心薬 emphasizes the pharmaceutical aspect, while 強心剤 is a broader term for cardiotonic agents.
Compound of 強 (strong) + 心 (heart) + 薬 (medicine). A straightforward medical coinage.