α-Acetyldigoxin
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| Routes of administration  | Oral | 
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| Bioavailability | 90%(Oral) | 
| Protein binding | 20–30% | 
| Elimination half-life | 40h | 
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.024.414 | 
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| Formula | C43H66O15 | 
| Molar mass | 822.986 g·mol−1 | 
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α-Acetyldigoxin is a cardiac glycoside found in plants of the genus Digitalis, including Digitalis lanata.[1] It is an acetyl derivative of digoxin and an isomer of β-acetyldigoxin.
α-Acetyldigoxin increases the contractility of the heart by its positive inotropic effect on cardiac muscle. The effects of α-acetyldigoxin begin 3–4 hours after administration, and maximize after 6–8 hours. It is prescribed for congestive chronic cardiac failure class II, III and IV.
References
- ^ Gisvold O (August 1972). "Acetyldigoxin and acetyldigitoxin from digitalis lanata". Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 61 (8): 1320–1321. doi:10.1002/jps.2600610835. PMID 5050388.
 
