Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 184
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184 NOTES ON TILE NEWER REMEDIES.
ent is used only locally as an escharotic and dermal agent.
It has of late rendered marked service in the local treat-
ment of psoriasis, Paget's disease, erythematous lupus,
and indolent ulcers of various origin. It has done good
also in the treatment of nevi.
Administration.-As an escharotic it can be applied
by means of a glass rod from a solution of I part to 3
parts of alcohol. As a dermal agent it can be used in
the form of an olive-oil ointment of the strength of 2 per
cent., or in alcoholic solution of the strength of Io per
cent.
SODIUM FORMATE.
This compound has the formula NaCHO,H2O.
Physical Properties.-This salt occurs as a white
crystalline, deliquescent powder.
Solubility.-This drug is soluble in water and in
glycerin.
Therapeutic Applications.-Formate of sodium has
been employed with apparent success in the treatment
of tubercular affections.
Administration.-The dose of this remedy is - to I-
grains (0.025 to 0.077 gramme).
SODIUM PARACRESOTATE.
This compound is represented by the formula CH7-
NaO3.
Physical Properties.-This salt appears in the form
of a fine white crystalline powder having a bitter taste.
Solubility.-This medicament is soluble in about 24
parts of warm water.
Therapeutic Applications.-Paracresotate of sodium
possesses antiseptic and antipyretic powers. This drug
has been used successfully in the treatment of rheuma-
tism and allied affections. It has given satisfactory re-
sults also in catarrhal pneumonia, typhoid fever, and gas-
tro-intestinal disorders in general, being well tolerated
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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/m1/183/: 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.