Digoxin: Nature’s Potent Cardiac Glycoside | High-Purity Extracts by Zhonghong Tech
1. What is Digoxin?
Digoxin is a potent cardiac glycoside derived primarily from the foxglove plant (Digitalis lanata og purpurea). This bioactive compound exerts profound positive inotropic effects, increasing the force of myocardial contraction, and negative chronotropic effects, slowing heart rate. It achieves this by selectively inhibiting the sodium-potassium ATPase pump (Na+/K+-ATPase) in cardiac myocytes, leading to increased intracellular sodium and subsequently elevated calcium concentrations via the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX). This mechanism underpins its critical role in managing congestive heart failure (CHF) and controlling atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.
2. Source, Chemical Properties & Identifiers
Kilde: Bio-extracted from leaves of Digitalis lanata (preferred for higher yield) via multi-step solvent extraction and chromatography.
Kemisk natur: Steroidal glycoside (Cardenolide). Core structure: Cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene nucleus with a lactone ring and trisaccharide chain (Digitoxose x3).
CAS-nummer: 20830-75-5
Molekylformel (MF): C₄₁H₆₄O₁₄
Molekylvægt (MW): 780.95 g/mol
EINECS: 244-068-1
3. Benefits, Potency, Dosage & Safety
Best Source & Highest Content: Zhonghong Tech utilizes premium D. lanata cultivars and proprietary counter-current chromatography (CCC) technology, yielding digoxin extracts exceeding 99.5% HPLC purity – significantly above industry standard (typically 98%). This minimizes toxic impurities like digitoxin.
Sundhedsmæssige fordele og mekanisme:
Heart Failure: Enhances cardiac output by strengthening systolic contraction (positive inotropy).
Arrhythmia Control: Slows AV node conduction, controlling ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation/flutter.
Neurohormonal Modulation: May indirectly modulate maladaptive neurohormonal systems (RAAS, SNS) in CHF.
Daily Intake (Therapeutic Use ONLY): Crucially, digoxin is a prescription medication, NOT a dietary supplement. Dosing is highly individualized (typical range: 0.125 – 0.25 mg/day). Requires strict medical supervision and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) targeting serum levels of 0.5-0.9 ng/mL to avoid toxicity.
Critical Precautions & Side Effects:
Narrow Therapeutic Index (NTI): Small dose changes can cause toxicity.
Lægemiddelinteraktioner: High risk with diuretics (hypokalemia), amiodarone, verapamil, macrolides, PPIs.
Kontraindikationer: Ventricular fibrillation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, significant sinus/AV block.
Bivirkninger: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances (xanthopsia), fatigue, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (esp. in toxicity).
Essential: Requires baseline and periodic ECG monitoring, renal function assessment (eGFR), og serum electrolyte checks (K+, Mg2+, Ca2+).
4. Introduktion til Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.
As a premier højteknologisk virksomhed med 28 års ekspertise inden for bioaktive stoffer, Zhonghong Tech specializes in advanced botanical extraction and purification for chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science sectors. Our core competencies include:
Agile R&D: Collaborative fælleslaboratorier with 5 top-tier universities fuel innovation.
Uovertruffen renhed: Udnyttelse HPLC (højtydende væskekromatografi) og superconducting NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) ensures purity standards exceeding industry norms by 20%.
Global rækkevidde: Forsyninger customized API solutions to multinational pharma and research institutions across 80+ countries.
Proprietary Assets: 20+ patenterede teknologier and a unique globalt sammensat bibliotek create significant scientific barriers.
5. Product Benefits & Health Applications
Zhonghong’s ultra-pure digoxin is essential for:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for cardiology drugs (tablets, injectables).
Clinical Research: Reference standard for pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic studies and mechanism of action research.
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems: Enabling development of nano-formulations or sustained-release matrices for improved NTI management.
6. Usage Guidelines (For Pharmaceutical Formulators & Researchers)
Håndtering: Use in controlled environments (GLP/GMP). Employ appropriate PPE (gloves, mask).
Opløselighed: Soluble in pyridine, slightly soluble in chloroform/ethanol, insoluble in water/ether. Formulations often use co-solvents.
Stabilitet: Store below 25°C in airtight, light-resistant containers. Monitor for degradation (hydrolysis of sugar moieties).
7. Critical Precautions (Reiterated for Emphasis)
STRICT PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. Not for consumer self-administration.
Mandatory TDM: Essential for safe therapeutic use.
Vigilance for Toxicity: Recognize early signs (GI, vision changes) and manage aggressively (Digoxin Immune Fab for severe toxicity).
Renal Dosing Adjustment: Required in impaired kidney function.
8. Rigorous Product Specifications (Digoxin API – USP/EP Grade)
Kategori | Parameter | Specifikation | Test Method (Pharmacopoeia) |
---|---|---|---|
Pesticidrester | Totale organoklorpesticider | ≤ 0,1 ppm | USP <561>, GC-MS |
Totale organofosforpesticider | ≤ 0,1 ppm | USP <561>, GC-MS | |
Pyrethroider | ≤ 0,05 ppm | USP <561>, GC-MS | |
Tungmetaller | Bly (Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm | USP <232>, ICP-MS |
Arsen (As) | ≤ 2 ppm | USP <232>, ICP-MS | |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | USP <232>, ICP-MS | |
Kviksølv (Hg) | ≤ 0,5 ppm | USP <232>, CV-AAS | |
Mikrobiologisk | Samlet antal aerobe mikrober | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | USP <61>, Plate Count |
Total kombineret gær og skimmelsvampe | ≤ 100 CFU/g | USP <61>, Plate Count | |
Escherichia coli | Fraværende i 1 g | USP <62> | |
Salmonella spp. | Fraværende i 10 g | USP <62> | |
Galdetolerante gramnegative bakterier | ≤ 100 CFU/g | USP <62> | |
Assay (HPLC) | Digoxin | 99.0% – 101.0% | USP Monograph, EP 10.0 |
Relaterede stoffer | Total Impurities | ≤ 0,5% | USP/EP HPLC Method |
Tab ved tørring | ≤ 1.0% w/w | USP <731> |
9. Avanceret produktionsproces
Indkøb: Præmie D. lanata leaves from audited sustainable farms.
Primær ekstraktion: Maceration/Percolation with optimized ethanol-water mixtures.
Defatting: Solvent partitioning (e.g., hexane).
Rensning: Flertrins Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE) og Counter-Current Chromatography (CCC) for initial separation.
Critical Chromatography: Præparativ HPLC using C18 columns under gradient elution for final isolation.
Krystallisering: Controlled crystallization for particle size distribution.
Frysetørring: Freeze-drying (lyophilization) to enhance stability.
QC-frigivelse: Rigorous testing per specifications (Table above) using validerede metoder.
10. Anvendelsesscenarier
Farmaceutisk: Tablet/capsule API, parenteral solutions for heart failure/arrhythmia.
Biomedical Research: Investigating Na+/K+-ATPase signaling roles in cancer/cell growth.
Reference Standards: Calibrating diagnostic assays (immunoassays, LC-MS/MS).
11. Comprehensive Quality Control
Zhonghong Tech’s QC framework is GMP/ISO 9001 certified, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and regulatory compliance. Identitetsbekræftelse udnytter FT-IR spectroscopy og co-injection HPLC against USP/EP reference standards. Assay and impurity profiling employs validated stability-indicating HPLC-UV/DAD methods, capable of detecting and quantifying digoxigenin, digitoxigenin, and other related glycosides down to 0.05%. Residual solvent analysis (RSA) follows ICH Q3C guidelines ved hjælp af GC-FID/HS-GC-MS. Elemental impurities are strictly controlled per ICH Q3D ved hjælp af ICP-MS/OES. Microbiological quality is assured through membranfiltrering og bioburden testing in our ISO Class 7 cleanrooms. Stabilitetsstudier (accelerated & long-term per ICH Q1A(R2)) under defined conditions (25°C/60% RH, 40°C/75% RH) guarantee shelf life (typically 36 months). All analytical methods undergo full validation om ICH Q2(R1) for specificity, accuracy, precision, linearity, range, LOD, LOQ, and robustness. Data integrity is managed via 21 CFR Part 11 compliant LIMS.
12. Sikker emballage og global logistik
Primær emballage: Sealed double LDPE/HDPE bags inden for aluminum foil laminate sachets for light/moisture protection.
Sekundær emballage: Sturdy HDPE-tromler with desiccant.
Mærkning: Compliant with destination regulations (GHS, CLP, DOT, IATA). Includes CAS, LOT#, Expiry, handling warnings.
Logistik: Shipped under controlled ambient temperature (15-25°C). Muligheder for kølekæde available. Global reach via air/sea freight with full traceability og certificates (CoA, CoC, MSDS).
13. Deep Dive: Health, Industry & Research
Sundhed og mekanisme: Beyond direct cardiac effects, research explores digoxin’s potential anti-inflammatory properties via NF-κB modulation and its complex interplay with endogenous cardiotonic steroids (CTS) like marinobufagenin.
Industry & Tech Innovation: Zhonghong focuses on grøn kemi (reducing solvent use), continuous manufacturing, and developing highly sensitive LC-MS/MS methods for impurity fingerprinting. Process Analytical Technology (PAT) optimizes extraction yields.
Forskningsgrænser og udfordringer: Key areas include elucidating digoxin’s potential in oncology (ATPase α-subunit isoforms), mitigating toxicity risks via therapeutic drug monitoring devices eller antibody fragments (DigiFab), overvinde bioavailability variability, and exploring genetic polymorphisms (e.g., *MDR1/ABCB1*) affecting response/toxicity.
14. FAQ: Digoxin Essentials
* Q: Is digoxin safe as a supplement?
EN: Absolutely not. Digoxin is a potent prescription drug with a narrow therapeutic index. Self-administration is dangerous and potentially fatal.
* Q: What makes Zhonghong’s digoxin superior?
EN: Unmatched purity (>99.5%) via proprietary CCC/HPLC, rigorous QC exceeding pharmacopoeia, and elimination of toxic contaminants like digitoxin.
* Q: What are the biggest risks with digoxin?
EN: Toxicity due to overdose or interactions (esp. causing hypokalemia), manifesting as severe arrhythmias. Requires constant medical monitoring.
* Q: What is digoxin used for primarily?
A: Management of symptomatic chronic heart failure (reduced ejection fraction) and rate control in atrial fibrillation.
* Q: How is digoxin quality ensured?
A: Through validated HPLC-UV/DAD, GC-MS, ICP-MS methods, strict adherence to USP/EP monographs, and comprehensive stability testing.
15. Source High-Purity Digoxin
Procure Zhonghong Tech’s premium cGMP-grade Digoxin API or reference standards:
E-mail: liaodaohai@gmail.com (For technical inquiries & bulk orders)
Hjemmeside: https://www.aiherba.com (Explore product portfolio & certifications)
16. Konklusion
Digoxin remains a cornerstone therapy in cardiology, demanding exceptional purity and consistency for efficacy and safety. Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd. sets the global benchmark through vertically integrated botanical extraction, proprietary purification technologies (CCC, prep-HPLC), og rigorous quality systems exceeding pharmacopoeial standardsVores forpligtelse til scientific barriers, advanced analytical capabilities (NMR, HPLC-MS), og global overholdelse af regler provides pharmaceutical partners and researchers with a trusted, high-performance digoxin API essential for developing life-saving cardiac medications and groundbreaking research. Partner with Zhonghong for unparalleled quality in bioactive compounds.
17. References (Examples – Use Actual Sources)
Digitalis Investigation Group. (1997). The effect of digoxin on mortality and morbidity in patients with heart failure. N Engl J Med, 336, 525-533. DOI: 10.1056/NEJM199702203360801
USP-NF Monograph: Digoxin. United States Pharmacopeia.
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) 10th Edition: Digoxin Monograph (01/2013:0073).
ICH Q7: Vejledning i god fremstillingspraksis for aktive farmaceutiske ingredienser.
ICH Q3D: Guideline for Elemental Impurities.
Hauptman PJ, Kelly RA. (1999). Digitalis. Circulation, 99(9), 1265-1270. DOI: 10.1161/01.CIR.99.9.1265
Eichhorn EJ, Gheorghiade M. (2002). Digoxin. Prog Cardiovasc Dis, 44(4), 251-266. DOI: 10.1053/pcad.2002.31591
Review on Advanced Extraction Techniques for Plant Glycosides. Journal of Chromatography A. (Hypothetical – use recent reviews).
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