Glycosides Cardiac

Glycoside cardiac drugs are a group of herbal drugs that have a selective effect on the heart. They enhance its contraction and lengthen diastole.

Glycoside drugs were discovered in the mid-twentieth century and were the first drugs to be used to treat heart disease. They were developed based on glycosides, which are chemical compounds found in plants.

One of the most well-known glycoside drugs is digoxin. It was discovered in the 1940s and has since been widely used in medicine to treat heart failure. Digoxin acts on the heart, increasing its contraction and inhibiting the function of the conduction system.

Other glycoside drugs include digitalis, which also acts on the heart and can be used to treat chronic heart failure, and digitoxin, which is used to treat arrhythmias.

Although glycoside cardiac medications have many benefits, they can also have side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and heart rhythm problems. Therefore, before starting treatment, you must consult your doctor and strictly follow his recommendations.

Glycoside drugs of plant origin are used to treat various diseases of the cardiovascular system, but the method of application, dose and course duration are determined depending on the specific disease, age and individual reaction of the patient’s body. For many reasons, the drug can be used by both children and adults.