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Digitoxin
Clinical trialMechanism of Action
Na+/K+-ATPase inhibition; positive inotropic effect; vagomimetic conduction effects; slower clearance than digoxin
Research Notes
FoxgloveWestern
Digitoxin provides sustained cardiac glycoside activity with longer half-life than digoxin. Used historically for heart failure with modern cardiac monitoring. Secondary cardiac glycoside in Foxglove.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Cardiac glycoside
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Digitoxin
Cardiac glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Cardiac glycoside)
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