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

It is derived from Cascabela thevetia (Thevetia neriifolia).[2]

References

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