CARDIAC GLUCOSIDE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cardiac Glucoside.
Cardiac Glucoside - as a noun
Obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cardiac glycosideHypernyms (Closely Related)
steroidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Digitalis purpurea contains cardiac glucosides which are used in the treatment of heart failure."
"Patients with cardiac arrhythmias may be prescribed cardiac glucoside medications."
"The physician prescribed a cardiac glucoside to manage the patient's heart condition."
"The administration of cardiac glucosides should be closely monitored in patients with renal impairment."
"Toxicity of cardiac glucosides can cause symptoms such as vomiting and arrhythmias."
