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General pharmacological properties of cinobufagin (CB), isolated from Senso, were compared with those of digitoxin (DT). Decrement of spontaneous movement, inhibition of writhing, prolongation of hexobarbital-induced hypnosis, muscle relaxation, inhibition of acetic acid-induced capillary
Cardioactive steroids (CAS) are medically important compounds historically used for conditions like edema and "dropsy." There is literature from the 17th century regarding their therapeutic effects. They are available in several plants including oleander, foxglove, lily of the valley, red squill,
Several visual functions were examined before and during self-application of therapeutic doses of digitoxin. The ERG recordings showed a reduction of the critical flicker fusion frequency from 70 Hz to 35-40 Hz. Recovery of color vision after macular photostress was examined with Nagel's
The indication for digitalis treatment was investigated in a controlled and prospective study lasting 12 months in 110 patients on long-term haemodialysis. In ten patients, digitalis was needed because of tachyarrhythmia due to atrial fibrillation and in five because of recurrent pulmonary edema. In