Volume 1

Napheys' Modern therapeutics, medical and surgical : including the diseases of women and children a compendium of recent formulae and therapeutical directions from the practice of eminent contemporary physicians, American and foreign / [edited by Allen J. Smith and J. Aubrey Davis].

  • Napheys, George H. (George Henry), 1842-1876
Date:
1892-1893
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Credit: Napheys' Modern therapeutics, medical and surgical : including the diseases of women and children a compendium of recent formulae and therapeutical directions from the practice of eminent contemporary physicians, American and foreign / [edited by Allen J. Smith and J. Aubrey Davis]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    For the improvement of digestion the following may be employed : HS9- R- Dilute hydrochloric acid, Syrup of bitter orange peel, Tincture of bitter orange peel, Infusion of cascarilla, A teaspoonful after each meal. In the use of the iron salts, he prefers the lactate of iron in small doses, being careful not to produce constipation. Arsenic, when administered, should be given in small doses, carefully watching it, that it does not produce irritation of the kidneys or gastro-intestinal tract. HEMOPHILIA (HEMORRHAGIC DIATHESIS\ A. JACOBI, M. D. This eminent physician {Arch. Fed., November, 1888,) believes that the treatment of this grave affection is to a great extent pre- ventive. He thinks that a depraved social condition of a large pro- portion of our inhabitants is to answer for the majority of cases. Zymotic disorders and eruptive fevers must be treated with the vie~ of sustaining the strength of the system and the vigor of the circula- tion. The heart's action must be constantly watched, and cardiac tonics given before heart failure sets in. The dietetic treatment of; this disease is at least as important as^ the medical management. Medicines can accomplish a great deal, but ergot less than it is often credited with. It must be remembered that this drug frequently plays havoc with digestion. Iron also is not to be relied upon; among its preparations the tincture of the chloride is probably the best. Digitalis has a favorable effect on the heart's action; an in-] fant of one year, may take the equivalent of from one to four grains. daily for some days, and two grains daily afterwards. With it, may be combined strychnia, about a fiftieth of a grain daily. For the invigoration of the blood vessels, which is the main object, from one ! to th ree drops of Fowler's solution may be given every day for a long time. This drug should be largely diluted with water before being administered. Better still is phosphorus, in very small doses. The author says that he is much dissatisfied with the use of lead and tannin. Local hemorrhages must be treated by applications of ice and compression. Dr. JACOBI emphasizes the point that the suc- cessful preventive treatment, is largely a social question. 15 drops 1 ounce 1 drachm 22 ounces.