The newer remedies : A reference book for physicians, pharmacists, and students.

  • Coblentz, Virgil, 1862-1921
Date:
1899
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    VELLOSIN. C23H28N204. Yellow crystals, nearly insoluble in water, easily soluble in hot alcohol, ether, and chloro- form. In physiologic effect it resembles brucin. VERATROL. C0H4<^oqH3. Synonym: Dimethyl Pyrocatechin. A clear, mobile liquid, soluble in alcohol, ether, and fatty oils. Its toxicity is about one- third that of guaiacol, but it is much more caustic. Employed as antiseptic in form of inhala- tions, external application (1 per cent, solution), or hypodermically. In intercostal neuralgia and epididymitis acuta it is stated to have been used with success. VERNON IN. C10H24O7. A glucosid from the root of Vernonia nigritiana, which forms a white, hygroscopic powder, soluble in water, insoluble in ether and chloroform. Said to resemble digitalin and strophanthin in physiologic effect, possessing jz their power. VETERINARY TANNALBIN. See Tannalbin, Veterinary. VICOSIN. A mixture of caramel and extract of saponaria, used for producing a permanent foam on beer. VIERIN. An amorphous, white, bitter principle, of aromatic odor, obtained from the bark of JRemizia vellozii. It melts at 120° 0. (2-18° F.), and is readily soluble in alcohol and chloroform. Employed as a quinin substitute in doses of 0.1-0.2 Gm. (l%-3 gr.). VIROL. A meat extract (liq. carnis comp.). Intended as a substitute for cod-liver oil. VISKOLEIN. A proprietary antiseptic and febrifuge. VITALIN (Gatschkowski). A secret remedy, stated to be boroglycerin. VITOGEN. A surgical dressing, to he used instead of iodoform. Antiseptic, deodorizer, germicide, and non-toxic, inodorous disinfectant. VULNERAL. Contains: Comp. tinct. of benzoin, tinct. of myrrh, of each, 75 parts ; ung. paraf., ung. vasel. co., of each 300 parts ; cerat. cetac, lanolin, of each, 100 parts; boric acid, zinc oxid, of each, 40 parts ; carbolic acid, 12.5 parts; liq. alum, acet., camphor, of each, 7.5 parts; lard, 360 parts. VUTRIN. A concentrated meat extract in powder form, one part of which represents the nutritive value of four parts of beef. WIGGER'S ETHER. See Ethyliden Chlorid. XEROFORM. See under Bismuth Compounds. XEROFORM. (C6H2Br30)2BiOH + Bi203. Synonyms: Tri-brom-phenol Bismuth ; Tri-bromo- carbolate of Bismuth. A yellow, neutral, insoluble powder, non-irritating, inodorous, and tasteless, containing about 50 per cent, of Bi203. Used as an intestinal antiseptic in cholerine, cholera, inflammatory condition of the intestinal mucous membrane; also useful for fresh and infected wounds, old abscesses, buboes, eczema, pruritus, etc.; in gynecology and diseases of eye and ear. Dose, 0.5-1 Gm. (8-15 gr.). (D. E. P. v. Heyden.) XYLENE. See Xylol. XYLENOL SALOL. SeeSalol. XYLENOL-SALOLS. C„H4(OH)COOC6H3(CH3)2. By the action of dehydrating agents upon a mixture of equal molecules of salicylic acid and xylenol (o-, m-, or p-), ortho, meta, or para-xylenol salicylates are formed. These are insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol; employed like salol as intestinal disinfectants. XYLOCHLORAL. Prepared by heating xylose with chlorin in presence of hydrochloric acid. Crystallizes in form of laminte, which are readily soluble in water and melt at 132°. Used as hypnotic in same doses as chloralose. XYLOL. C6H4(CH3)2. Synonym : Dimethylbenzol; Xylene. Obtained from coal-tar by fractional distillation. A clear, colorless liquid of aromatic odor and burning taste, soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water. Used internally as antiseptic for syphilis. Dose, 15-30 drops in gelatin capsules. YOHIMBINE. (C21H28N203)2H20. An alkaloid obtained from the yohimbehe tree. ZAPON LAC. A new quick-drying lac or varnish which consists of gun-cotton dissolved in a mixture of amy] acetate and amylic alcohol. It is coming into use in pharmacy as a varnish for oint- ment boxes, etc., especially the new and elegant celluloid boxes.