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Acetyldigoxin
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Acetyldigoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It is an acetyl derivative of digoxin. Its positive cardioinotropic effect starts after 3-4h and maximizes after 6-8h. It is prescribed for congestive chronic cardiac failure class II, III and IV.
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