Cardiac glycosides: Nursing Pharmacology
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What are cardiac glycosides? Cardiac glycosides, also called digitalis glycosides, are medications derived from the foxglove plant, Digitalis purpurea. They are commonly used for the treatment of atrial arrhythmias, such as atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. In addition, cardiac glycosides can be prescribed for congestive heart failure when other medications fail. Find our full video library
