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182 NOTES ON THE NEWER REMEDIES.
diseases of old age are contraindications to the use of
scopolamine.
SCOPOLEINE.
Scopoleine is an alkaloidal principle obtained from the
root of Scopolia japonica.
Physical Properties.-This substance appears as a
crystalline body.
Solubility.-This drug is freely soluble in alcohol,
chloroform, and ether; slightly soluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-No extensive application
of this remedy has as yet been made in practical med-
icine, but it is asserted to stand in its action midway
between atropine and hyoscyamine.
SODIUM.
The salts of this drug newly prepared and introduced
into practical therapeutics are legion in number, but
only the most important of them will be described in
the following paragraphs.
SODIUM AURO-CHLORIDE.
This substance is said to contain 30 per cent. of gold.
Physical Properties.-Auro-cloride of sodium occurs
as a golden-yellow powder which attracts moisture to a
certain extent.
Solubility.-This salt is freely soluble in water,
sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Therapeutic Applications.-Sodiz Im ar'o-chloride has
mainly been employed in the treatment of syphilitic dis-
orders.
Administration.-This salt is best given in solution
or in the form of lozenges. The dose is from s to I
grain (o.oI to o.o6 gramme).
SODIUM BORATE.
Therapeutic Applications.-Borate of sodium has
been found useful in the treatment of epilepsy. This salt
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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/m1/181/: 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.