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Peruvoside

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Peruvoside (or cannogenin thevetoside) is a cardiac glycoside[1] for heart failure.[2]

It is derived from Cascabela thevetia (Thevetia neriifolia).[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Arora, R. B.; Rangaswami, S. (1972). Peruvoside and Other Cardiotonic Glycoside[s] of Thevetia neriifolia Juss: Chemical, Pharmacological, and Clinical Studies. New Delhi, India: Thomson. LCCN 78900408.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bhatia, M. L.; Manchanda, S. C.; Roy, S. B. (1970). “Haemodynamic Studies with Peruvoside in Human Congestive Heart Failure”. British Medical Journal. 3 (5725): 740–743. doi:10.1136/bmj.3.5725.740. PMC 1701679. PMID 4919553.

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