A practical treatise on materia medica and therapeutics / by Roberts Bartholow.
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- 1888
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Credit: A practical treatise on materia medica and therapeutics / by Roberts Bartholow. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![properties ; Oimio4fuga, 478, even less. Oal- wmisin, 4ii5, lins doclUed power to relieve pain. In nocturnal pnin, JoUiUen, 219, have roniark- ablo offeets. Agitapiinature, 7i)0, Acupunct- | vre, 750, BlioUrs, 748, anil Jfeat and Cold, 80, relievo pain In varying degree. Pahalysis : Cod-liver Oil, llfl, favors the restoration or dam- aged nerve-cloments. I'hoiq^korua, 127, with or without oil, as a restorative of norvo-matlcr. Sirtjchnine, 440, an important stimulant, but must be used after local troubles in tbe nerve- centere have subsided. Picrotoxin, 44.5, em- ployed under similar conditions to strychnine. Galvanism and FaradUm, 428, are first in importance as remedies in the diagnosis and treatment of paralysis; especially adapted to tbe myopathies of spinal ori^iin. Masaage, 94, an important adjunct to other treatment. Jlijosoijamine, 495, is very useful iu paralysis agitans. Eserine, 633, is of great service in paralysis of the third nerve. In the paralysis duo to gummati, Iodides, 249, effect surpris- ing cures. Ergot, 457, in vesical paralysis the result of overdlstentian. Metallotherapy, 810. Paeasites : Acetio Acid, 233, in pit3Tiasis versicolor and other parasitic skin - diseases. Sulphwrous Acid, 235, destroys sarcina and itch-insect; also Sulphides, 238. Mercury, 276, the cor- rosive chloride, is very effective in tbe various parasitic skin affectioos. Salicylic Acid, 371, Carbolic Acid, 850, Mesorcin, 876, Salol, 830, Pyridine, 3S6, Antipyrine, 883, and other antiseptics. Boracic Acid, 888, Benzoates, 390, are useful in same group of affections. Glycerin, 758, destroys trichina. Anthelmin- tics, 713, contain tbe most effective parasiti- cides of the intestinal canal. Pesiphistts : Arsenic, 163, cures the chronic form. Bella- donna, 457, for the acute stage. Peritonitis : Aconite, 657, for the febrile movement. Chloral, 567, for restlessness and delirimn, and to do- press the temperature. Opium, 583. is the remedy of highest importance, is best adminis- tered as morphine hypodormatically. Turpen- tine,12i,m puerperal peritonitis with depres- sion and tympanites. Quinine, 190, in full doses, with or without morphine, is of great value before the exudative stage. Ammonia, 226, Potash Salts, 206, during exudation. For external treatment: Rubefacients, 746. Toe- bag, 80, to abdomen; also Heat, 80, and Poul- tices, 702. Leeches, loo. I Perniciocs Feter : Amyl Nitrite, 648, by inhalation to prevent rigor. Pilocarpus, 026, Quinine, 190, in large quan- tity by the stomach or hypodermatically; Mor- phine, 5S8, also, if not contra-lndioated. Chlo- roform, 548, In time to prevent the depression of the cold stage. Perspirations : Aromatic Sulphuric Acid, 109, Is an ancient remedy of value, but In some respects objection- able. Atropine, 4ST, 1« one of the most nscftil remedies for •' uight-swcats, and locally applied for sweats In various local situatioiiB. Picrotox- iH,447,a minute dose, will sto]) for several nights the sweats of consumption. Muscarine and Agaric Acid, 069, are also serviceable remedies. For sweating of tbe feet, SalicyUa Acid, 872, in powder, dusted over the feet and stockings, is probably the best remedy; may also be used in lotion with borax. Permavganate of Po- taasa, 150, is an elegant toilet deodorant in fetid sweating of axillie and feet. Oxide of Zinc, 801, with extract of belladonna in pill, is an or- dinary remedy for night-sweata ; also Gallic Acid, 322. PnAGEDJiNA: Bromine, 846, pure, applied with a glass rod, is a good escbarotic, but not easily managed, owing to its volatility. Carbolic Acid, 356, superficial in its effects, but very useful in mild cases. Chlorate of Potassa, 214, in powder a man- ageable and efficient remedy. Salicylic Acid. SVI, in powder, to the sloushing and normal tissue adjacent. Resorcin, 375, in powder, ap- plied in the same way, and Boracic Acid, 878, accomplish good results by changing the char- acter of tbe local action. Chloride of Zinc, 303, and Nitric Acid, 110, are powerfully de- structive. Iodoform,Internally: /odirf« of Iron, 141, Quinine, 197, Phospliates, 131, and the tonics and restoratives in general. PnAEYNOmS, FOLLIOULAE : In the acute inflammation—Aconite and Bella- donna, 4S3. For local application—Tannin, 323, Tannin OAid Iodoform, 252, Iodoform. 254, in powder or ethereal solution. Alum, 816, Cubebs, 728, in powder—the powders by insuf- flation. Nitrate of Silver, 288, in solution, painted over the surface. Hydrastis, 179, the fluid extract, an excellent topical application to mucous membrane, inflamed. PHLEOilON : Carbolic Acid, 356, a solution injected as an antiseptic. Iodine, 247, the tincture or com- pound solution injected after removal of the pus to prevent decomposition. Nitrate of Silver, 2S8, 289, a solution in nitrous ether painted over the inflamed area, may abort the abscess. Sulphides, 233, promote formaticn of matter, or extrusion and beahng. PnospnoRus-PoisoNiNG: SulpJiate of Copper, 120, forms insoluble phos- phide and induces active emesis. Turpentine, 120, tbe acid or French, or old turpentine, ex- posed to or rai-iced with air, and not rectified fresh turpentine. T^ansfuHon, 115, to replace damaged blood-corpuscles, has saved life. PnTnisis: Alcohol, 529, an important remedy when It pro- motes appetite and digestion, and Increases the body-weight. Aliment, 48, 52, fresh blood, fats, and nitrogenous food. Oxygen, 342. Hy- drogen Dioxide, 843, Gas Injections, 846. Benzoafe of Sodium, 891, in spray, has been proposed as a specific, and already discredited. Chloride qf Calcium, 212. has had remarkably](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b21963733_0824.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
