cardiac glucoside

Synonyms:

cardiac glycoside

Types:

digitalin, digitalis, digitalis glycoside

a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove

digitoxin

digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia

Lanoxin, digoxin

digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully

Type of:

steroid

any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects