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I 80 NOTES ON THE NE WER REMEDIES.
SCILLAIN.
A glucosidal principle extracted from species of the
squill plant, chiefly Urginea scilla.
Physical Properties.- Scillain is a yellowish or color-
less powder. With hydrochloric acid it forms a red
solution.
Therapeutic Applications.-This drug possesses, like
the glucosides of digitalis, diuretic properties; hence it
has been used in a variety of disorders requiring activity
of the renal organs.
Administration.-The single dose of scillain is 1 of
a grain (o.ooi gramme). It may be given in amounts of
from s to 4 of a grain (o.oi to 0.048 gramme) a day.
SCILLIPICRIN.
Another principle obtained from Urginea scilla.
Physical Properties.-This drug occurs as a yellow-
ish-white, amorphous, and quite hygroscopic powder.
Solubility.-Scillipicrin is readily soluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-This remedy, like scil-
lain, is used as a diuretic in those cases in which the
latter substance would be indicated.
Administration.-The single dose of scillipicrin is 0
of a grain (o.ooi gramme).
SCLEROTIC ACID.
This body is extracted from Claviceps purpurea, and
has a chemical composition of C12H19NO,.
Physical Properties.-This acid appears in the form
of a hygroscopic, odorless, and tasteless powder.
Solubility. This drug is freely soluble in water, and
sparingly so in alcohol.
Therapeutic Applications.-Sclerotic acid has been
highly recommended in the treatment of epilepsy.
Hypodermatically, it is said to act well as a substitute
for ergot.
Administration.-The dose of sclerotic acid is y grain
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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/m1/179/: 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.