Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 141
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NIA O ULI OIL.-NIICO TINE.
some cyanosis, and vomiting. The good effects come
on in about half an hour.
Administration.-Neurodin can be administered in
doses of from 15 to 22 grains (I to 1.5 grammes).
NIAOULI OIL.
This oil is obtained from the leaves of Melaleuca viri-
dijlora by distillation. Its chemical composition is said
to be similar to that of terpinol.
Physical Properties.-This substance occurs as a
strongly aromatic yellow body having a pungent taste
resembling that of the oil of peppermint. Niaouli oil has
a sp. gr. of 0.922 and is not affected by litmus.
Solubility.-Niaouli oil is soluble in alcohol, benzene,
and ether; it is insoluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-This drug possesses ex-
pectorant properties, and has been used with alleged
good results in bronchitis and tuberculous affections.
It is said to diminish the expectoration to a decided
degree. The oil is well tolerated by the stomach.
Administration.-This medicament is best adminis-
tered in emulsion or in capsules, in single doses of 4
minims (0.25 gramme). It may also be given hypoder-
matically in combination with sterilized olive oil.
NICOTINE.
A new salt of the alkaloid of Nicotia tabacum is the
bitartrate, whose chemical constitution is C10H14N2-
(C4H6O6)2.
Physical Properties.-This salt occurs in fine white
crystals with a tendency to fuse.
Solubility.-Bitartrate of nicotine is freely soluble in
water.
Physiological Action.-The action of this salt is pre-
sumed to be the same as that of the alkaloid or other
salts of nicotine, or the tobacco itself.
Therapeutic Applications.-This new salt has been
highly recommended in the treatment of tetanus, and is14I
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/140/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.