Digitalis glycosides/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Digitalis glycosides.

A family of alkaloids that are either plant extracts from Digitalis purpurea or synthetic analogues, which improve the pumping ability of the heart, although have a narrow therapeutic index before they become toxic

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