Glycosides from plants of the genus DIGITALIS. Some of these are useful as cardiotonic and anti-arrhythmia agents. Included also are semi-synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring glycosides. The term has sometimes been used more broadly to include all CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES, but here is restricted to those related to Digitalis.

Synonyms: 0, Digitalis Glycosides, Glycosides, Digitalis

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cardiotonics; the pharmacological principle in the plant Digitalis

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D004071

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