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Mechanism of Action

Primary cardioactive glycoside; positive inotropic effect on myocardium; used pharmaceutically for heart failure treatment

Research Notes

Primary cardiac glycoside with well-established positive inotropic activity. Narrow therapeutic index requires pharmaceutical-grade dosing.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Cardiac glycoside (cardenolide)
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Convallatoxin

Cardiac glycoside (cardenolide)Sugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Cardiac glycoside (cardenolide))

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