Lily of the Valley Flashcards
1
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Lily of the Valley, Latin
A
Convallaria majalis L
2
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Convallaria majalis common
A
Lily of the Valley
3
Q
Convallaria family
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Asparagaceae
4
Q
Convallaria Parts used?
A
Radix & Herba
5
Q
Dosages?
A
1:8 25ml
6
Q
Schedule 20 or Restricted?
A
Schedule 20
7
Q
Primary Actions
A
Positively inotropic, negatively chronotropic, diuretic, cardiac tonic
8
Q
Primary indications
A
Heart failure, Cardiac insufficiency, angina, endocarditis
9
Q
Hint
A
Its a heart drug, replacing Digitalis, potent. and eighth and a shot.
10
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Signs of toxicity
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Arrythmia, GIT disturbances, Headaches, Vision Disturbances
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12
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Key Chemistry
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Cardiac glycosides inc convallatoxin.
13
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Cautions/Contra’s
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Preg/lac/chil, avoid with digitoxin, quinine, diuretics
14
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Hint
A
Loose lily likes an eighth and a shot
