HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
MEDICINAL PLANT
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Question
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What compound, is used as a heart stimulant by over 3 million Americans?
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Digitoxin
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Vinblastine
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Vincristine
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Cortisone
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Digoxin is a cardenolide glycoside that is digitoxin beta-hydroxylated at C-12.
Detailed explanation-2: -Digoxin is a type of medicine called a cardiac glycoside. It’s used to control some heart problems, such as irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) including atrial fibrillation. It can also help to manage the symptoms of heart failure, usually with other medicines.
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