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Digoxin is one of the cardiac glycosides, a closely-related group of plant-derived drugs with shared pharmacological effects. The term "digitalis" is used to designate the whole group. Digoxin is extracted from the leaves of the common foxglove, . Like each of the other cardiac glycosides, digoxin consists of a polycyclic core and a sugar side chain. Digoxin’s chemical name is 3β-[ -2,6-dideoxy-β-D- -hexopyranosyl-(1→4)- -2, 6-dideoxy-β-D- -hexopyranosyl-(1→4)-2, 6-dideoxy-β-D- -hexopyranosyl)oxy]-12β, 14-dihydroxy-5β-card-20(22)-enolide; its structural formula is: Digitalis lanata 0 ribo 0 ribo ribo Its molecular formula is C H O , and its molecular weight is 780.95. Digoxin is practically insoluble in water and in ether, slightly soluble in 50% ethanol and in chloroform, and freely soluble in pyridine. Digoxin powder consists of odorless white crystals. 41 64 14 Digoxin Oral Solution, USP is formulated for oral administration, and each mL contains 50 mcg (0.05 mg digoxin). The lime-flavored solution contains the following inactive ingredients: alcohol 10% (by volume at 60°F), glycerin, lime (imitation), methylparaben 0.1%, propylparaben 0.02%, purified water, sodium citrate, and sorbitol solution. chemical structure