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Lanatoside C
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Lanatoside C (or isolanid) is a cardiac glycoside, a type of drug that can be used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Lanatoside C can be used orally[1] or by the intravenous route.[2] It is marketed in a number of countries and is also available in generic form.[3] Its main indications are rapid response atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, two common types of arrhythmia.
It is found in Digitalis lanata.[4]
Chemistry
Chemistry
The substance is composed of four monosaccharides (glucose, 3-acetyldigitoxose and two digitoxoses) and an aglycon named digoxigenin.[5]
References
References
- ↑ PMID 506267 (PMID 506267)
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Citation will be completed automatically in a few minutes. Jump the queue or expand by hand - ↑ “Lanatoside C”. International Drug Names. Drugs.com.
- ↑ Determination of Lanatoside C and Digoxin in Digitalis lanata by Hplc and Its Application to Analysis of the Fermented Leaf Powder. Yukari Ikeda, Youichi Fujii and Mitsuru Yamazaki, J. Nat. Prod., 1992, volume 55, issue 6, pages 748–752, doi:10.1021/np50084a007
- ↑ Desai, U. R. (2005). “Cardiac Glycosides”. VCU School of Pharmacy.
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