Deslanoside
Deslanoside
Deslanoside (pronounced as des-lan-oh-side) is a cardiac glycoside that is derived from the Digitalis lanata plant. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Etymology
The term "Deslanoside" is derived from the plant species Digitalis lanata, from which it is extracted. The suffix "-side" is commonly used in the naming of glycosides.
Usage
Deslanoside is used to increase the force of the heart's contractions and to slow the heart rate in patients with atrial fibrillation. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.
Related Terms
- Cardiac glycoside: A type of compound that has the ability to increase the force of heart contractions and slow the heart rate.
- Digitalis lanata: A species of foxglove from which deslanoside is derived.
- Congestive heart failure: A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.
- Atrial fibrillation: A heart condition that causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deslanoside
- Wikipedia's article - Deslanoside
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