Peruvoside Explained

Peruvoside (or cannogenin thevetoside) is a cardiac glycoside[1] for heart failure.[2]

It is derived from Cascabela thevetia (Thevetia neriifolia).

Notes and References

  1. Book: Peruvoside and Other Cardiotonic Glycoside[s] of Thevetia neriifolia Juss: Chemical, Pharmacological, and Clinical Studies . Arora RB, Rangaswami S . 1972 . Thomson . New Delhi, India . 78900408.
  2. Bhatia ML, Manchanda SC, Roy SB . Haemodynamic studies with peruvoside in human congestive heart failure . British Medical Journal . 3 . 5725 . 740–3 . September 1970 . 4919553 . 1701679 . 10.1136/bmj.3.5725.740 .

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